Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answers.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at Cecil's Automotive we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

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At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

What condition are your tires in? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.