Automotive Industry News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

It’s easier than ever to keep your fleet running smoothly for thousands of miles. If a vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re a company managing a fleet of vehicles. It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep ongoing. Here at Cecil's Automotive, we're going to give you some tips on how to make that happen!

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is here to help.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision-engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can fix that.