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Diesel Repair

  • Have You Changed Your Oil Lately?

    Oil being poured into a diesel vehicle

    If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

  • How To Keep Your Diesel From Breaking Down.

    Differential being worked on

    Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

  • Is It Time to Buy New, or Fix What You Have?

    Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when it’s time to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA is here to help you decide.

  • Is Your Airbag Service Light On? Why You Shouldn't Ignore it!

    Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

  • Is Your Diesel Engine on it's Way Out?

    Smoke coming out of muffler

    Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

  • Is Your Diesel's Injection Pump Having Issues?

    injection pump

    Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.

  • Keep Your Replacement Engine Running

    oil change

    Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we’ve got you covered.

  • Know When To Buy a New Vehicle

    salesman talking to customer about a new vehicle

    Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA is here to help you decide.

  • Light vs. Heavy Duty Trucks - What's the Difference?

    row of trucks lined up

    Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA services all kinds of trucks, regardless of weight class. From small trucks to semi’s, we’ve got you covered. For the sake of curiosity, however, what classifies a truck as light or heavy-duty?

  • Maintaining Fluid Levels in Your Truck

    oil being poured into a funnel

    Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

  • Maintaining Tires on Your Diesel Truck

    tire

    Once you’ve got your new tires installed on your diesel truck, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. Tires aren’t difficult to maintain, and maintaining them correctly will dramatically increase their longevity. Inspection and maintenance are the two key components to making sure they last.

  • Maintaining Your Electrical Systems

    mechanic running diagnostics on a vehicle

    Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy diesel pickup.

  • Maintenance Tips for Your Turbocharger

    oil change

    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.

  • New Truck or New Engine - Exploring Your Diesel Options

    Diesel Truck

    You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we’re here to help.

  • Only The Best Parts for Your Ride

    diesel truck driving down road with fall foliage

    Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck is a quality engineered machine. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we honor that quality - not only in our service, but in the parts, we provide as well.

  • Prioritize Your Fuel System

    fuel being put into vehicle

    Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

  • Quality Work or Quality Product - You Can Have Both

    diesel

    Once you’ve settled on an engine, the last thing you want to do is cut corners on the final steps. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we understand the importance of your investment.

  • Routine Maintenance for Your Diesel

    oil being poured into a funnel

    Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

  • Some Red Flags You Should Look For

    glow plug

    Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

  • Take a Look at Your Tires

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    Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

  • Jasper
  • Acdelco
  • Ari Fleet
  • ASE
  • BF Goodrich
  • Bridgestone Firestone
  • Cooper Tires
  • Draw-Tite Hitches
  • Dunlop Tires
  • Element Fleet
  • Enterprise Fleet
  • Goodyear
  • Hankook Tires
  • Hunter
  • Kelly Tires
  • Michelin
  • Mastercraft
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • NAPA AutoCare Center
  • Pet Friendly
  • Radiator
  • Sumitomo Tires
  • Tires
  • Toyo
  • Uniroyal
  • 12 Month Warranty
  • WEX Fleet
  • Wifi Available

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