Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.

Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

At some point or another, we’ve pretty much all dealt with a dead car battery. There’s a good chance you already know how to jump-start your car - if not, don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Once you’ve determined a vehicle needs to have the engine replaced and is in good enough shape to keep on the team, it’s time to find an engine. Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

3-D blueprint of car with a physical engine in it

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Dirk’s Auto Clinic. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.