Automotive Industry News & Information - Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

Once you have an idea of how the major components of your transmission operate, it’s time to bring them all together. In its most complex terms, a truck’s automatic transmission takes a lot to understand. However, at Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we like to keep things simple when we can. We want you to understand exactly what's going on with your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a rundown of how everything works together.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

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 Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

The climate control system in your car works hard to keep you at a comfortable temperature. If you’re having heater issues, trust the performance car specialists with us at Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD to get you comfortably back on the road.