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With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

What is an HEUI System you may ask? When it was first introduced, HEUI systems revolutionized diesel technology in groundbreaking ways. Though other technologies have taken the forefront since its development, HEUI systems are still extremely common throughout the diesel industry. From our team here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, here’s a quick look at how these systems work, and what the advantages are of having one.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Vehicle belts aren’t that different than the belts that hold up your trousers. They need to fit properly and stay in place, and if they break, sag, or wear out, you’ll probably wish you were wearing a different belt that day. The same goes for the belts in your car. Your engine compartment is a punishing environment, and while all auto belts are made of materials designed to be both flexible and tough, even the toughest materials will eventually wear out due to the extreme temperatures under the hood.

Cars driving on road with wipers and headlights on

True safety starts with being able to see where you are driving. Your lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving and the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen. No matter what time of year, it's important to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others. From the driver's seat, you may not notice a light that isn't working, but when a big rain comes it becomes easier to see what you are missing! When wet weather hits your roads is not the time for you to discover limited visibility problems. Here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair we take our Santa Rosa drivers' safety seriously and inspect their vehicles when they come in for service.

The Turbo on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck is an integral component of your truck’s ability to perform. Turbos affect everything from power output to fuel mileage, allowing your pickup to reach its full potential in terms of power, torque, and efficiency. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, turbo knowledge is one of our specialties, because we understand the importance of quality turbo parts, replacements, and repair.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa.