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.
Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we know a bad alternator when we see one – here’s how you can spot one too.
Changing the oil in big trucks and commercial vehicles is an expensive, but necessary, part of keeping your vehicles going. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to change your oil, but changing it too early can be a waste of time and money. Having your oil tested regularly helps us to hone […]
At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we’re focused on keeping your car, truck, or SUV running well – but we’re here to keep it looking good too. Here’s some information on wheel sizing, to help you make sure your new wheels will fit your vehicle.
You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the […]
If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA we want to prepare you for what you should do next.
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. Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.
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 Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA.
If you’re running a truck (or trucks) without an auxiliary oil cooler, it may be something you want to consider. Here’s some information on auxiliary oil coolers, what they are, and why they’re a great upgrade, from Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA.
Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA. Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have […]
