Automotive News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we change many tires that should’ve been replaced long ago. Your tires can go for miles and miles, but there always comes a time to replace them. So how can you tell when the right time is?

Mechanic holding checklist while checking on vehicle repairs

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

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At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, performance and quality are our main concern. Our technicians specialize in luxury, high end, and performance vehicles.

Sac Valley Diesel is the leader in Sacramento, CA for the selection and service in your tires. Our Sac Valley Diesel auto shop staff will take the time to educate you on what tire to look for to suit your needs.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Sac Valley Diesel, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backward, when you’re in reverse.) At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.