Automotive News & Information - CP Diesel & Auto

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?

Is your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel a four-wheel drive? At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, our goal is to help you maintain your four-wheel drive so that it can last you for years to come. Our professional technicians at CP Diesel & Auto are here to make sure your truck stays ready for anything.

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, here’s what you need to do.

At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

On a long work day where you need to cool off, nothing is more appreciated than ice cold AC. If your AC isn’t blowing as cold as it should, don’t worry; CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud has you covered.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at CP Diesel & Auto, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.