Automotive News & Information - T&A Truck Specialist, Inc

Whether you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel truck, sooner or later you’re going to have to replace a tire or two. You know when the tread gets low it’s time for new rubber - but there are plenty of other things that warrant a replacement. Here’s what you need to know, from T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

man putting gas in a vehicle at the pump

Like anything else on your vehicle, keeping various systems clean and in good shape is essential to long life and reliability. Your fuel system is especially important - parts are expensive, problems can be difficult to diagnose, and it doesn’t take much contamination to cause a huge issue. It’s much easier to keep your fuel system clean than it is to clean a dirty or problematic system. Performing regular fuel treatment can prove very beneficial to the life of your vehicle.

At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, reliable trucking is our main concern. From oil changes to engine rebuilds, our expert mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your rig on the road, and performing its best. We also believe that driver knowledge is key to achieving this goal; in pursuit of that, here’s some information on a simple but important part of your truck, the tie rod.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

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 T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.

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.

On gas engines, the fuel delivery system is pretty simple - an electric pump draws gas from the tank, and pushes it to the injectors. Diesel systems are a little more complex. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, we like to keep you informed about what’s on your truck, how it works, and how to maintain it, so you stay reliably on the road.