Automotive Industry News & Information - Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we enjoy providing you with useful knowledge that pertains to the ownership and maintenance of your car, truck, or SUV. You may have noticed more and more electric cars hitting our roadways over the past few years. With that in mind, here’s a brief, but interesting look at the history of electric cars.

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we service all kinds of trucks, young and old. If you’re in the market for a new or new-to-you truck, here’s some advice we encourage you to consider.

The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So why do tires need to be rotated and how do you know when the right time is for your vehicle?

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

Everyone from mechanics, to your uncle that works on cars, has at some point given you advice concerning engine oil. The fact of the matter is that while we are familiar with words like “synthetic” and “oil weight,” many people don’t know exactly what the terminology means, or why common knowledge about oil exists in the form that it does. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we keep things clear and simple. The more you know about your vehicle, the better equipped you are to keep it maintained, and we know a thing or two about vehicles. We have compiled a short list of common myths for you, most of which you’ve heard, but maybe never second guessed.

The heads on your commercial or fleet diesel are one of the most integral parts of your engine. The heads are comprised of the valvetrain, exhaust ports, intake ports, and injector ports. In essence, a head’s purpose is to regulate and time the intake of fresh air, the release of exhaust, the compression of fuel and air that provides combustion, and the entry point for fuel into the cylinder. The head is where all the complex aspects of engine operation occur...without it, you just have a chunk of metal with pistons in it, and no way to make them move. Here’s what you need to know about your heads, from Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL.

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At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.