Oil being poured into a diesel vehicle

If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

mechanic fixing turbocharger

Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA.

turbocharger

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA has the answers.

When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.

diesel fuel pump

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

transmission cooler

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

What are radial tires, where do they come from, and why are they important? If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, radial tires are an advancement you’re thankful for, whether you realize it or not. Here’s why, from AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA.

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from AV Automotive Inc in Upland, CA we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

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