Automotive News & Information - Dale & Ron's Auto Service Inc

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as 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.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? More specifically, why should you choose a diesel engine for your needs? Here at Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we discuss this with customers often based on their unique needs along with the history of the diesel engine.

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

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 Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc, here's what you should look out for:

Tires are often neglected, but easy to maintain. As long as they work, most people don’t really think about them. However, if you take care to properly maintain your vehicle and your tires, they will last much, much longer. At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we see all too often the results of poor tire maintenance, and the result is expensive new tires. Here’s what you can do to make sure you don’t become part of that statistic.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS.