At Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, we know how annoying little quirks and issues can be. A common problem vehicles experience is a cooling fan that doesn’t kick on and off when it’s supposed to. While a fan that won’t kick off is far less troubling than a fan that won’t turn on, it’s still a problem that needs to be fixed for a variety of reasons. Here’s why, and what you should do.
Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.
You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL has the answers.
Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.
Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.
Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.
As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.
Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.
Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.
