Automotive Industry News & Information - By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

Fleet trucks, different models van and semi

While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Let By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

It isn’t easy keeping your fleet or commercial trucks up and running. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help. Fleet and commercial vehicles log a lot of miles, and a lot of hours - as a result, even the most reliable components need to be serviced occasionally. On an ordinary diesel, an injection pump may last the entire life of the engine itself. On vehicles that work harder than anything else on the road, this isn’t always the case.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!