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No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

pothole in road with car in the background

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time.

I limped into ABQ with my 6.0L Powerstroke diesel overheating and 179,000 on the odometer (N. TX is home). I'd had the head bolts and new gaskets done at 125,000, but the heads had not been replaced. Daniel recommended the heads be replaced this go round. He did oil pump, oil cooler, and water pump too. They followed factory head torquing procedure meticulously, which is crucial. It was a costly job, but five months later and no signs of trouble. Very pleased with thoroughness and candor of these guys. Highly recommend. - John H. (5 star review on Yelp)

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM is here to help.