Automotive Industry News & Information - Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair, LLC

You’ve likely heard that diesel engines are ok to idle indefinitely, and that it’s even good for them. Where does this logic come from, and is it true? Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA has the answers.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, we know that keeping up with required maintenance schedules is the difference between a truck that lasts a few years and a truck that stays strong for decades.

At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair, here's what you should look out for:

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.