Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know that diesel engines play a huge role in many of our customers' daily ways of life. If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel pickup, you obviously appreciate the power of the diesel engine. Diesel engines are prevalent all over the road, but where did it all start, and why are diesel engines most commonly found in trucks today?

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answer.

With the seasonal impacts and weather changes, a lot of wear can go into your wiper blades. Are your blades leaving behind streaks? Scraping noises when they rub against the windshield? Or the most obvious sign, is the blade fraying and cracking? It’s time to ask yourself; do I need new wiper blades? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is here to help.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re no stranger to breakdowns or have heard the horror stories breakdowns can endure. So why do they happen, and what can you do about it? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS wants to get you informed. Reducing the chance of a break down can help protect your driver, reduce larger repair fees down the road, and keeps your business running smoothly without having a fleet truck down.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.