Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Tony Cook is the best. Great and honest service. The best in the Memphis area! I'll always take my vehicles to Cecil's Automotive. - Theresa S. (5 star review on Google)

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

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Car Dashboard with 0 RPMs and the oil light on

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can help with that.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Cecil's Automotive in Cecil's Automotive, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.

Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.