Automotive Industry News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

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Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

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Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your vehicle.

Diesel engines are known for their reliability - that’s probably at least partially why you bought one. However, like all things, diesels and their components wear out eventually. Fortunately, the technicians at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.

Cylinder Head

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair we offer only the best products to our Twin Falls drivers, that’s why we’re excited to announce the newest offering from Jasper Engines & Transmissions. JASPER is the nation’s leader in remanufactured engines and drivetrain products and now they are offering Ford/International 7.3L/444TE Diesel Cylinder Heads.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.