Automotive News & Information - D & E Service Center

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works and here at D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we feel it is important that our area drivers know more about their vehicles! Starting with your turbocharger, we which is powered by pressure from the exhaust.

Tire rotations are a part of vehicle maintenance. The purpose of rotating your tires is to make them last as long as possible, prevent your suspension from wearing out prematurely, and keep the drivability of your car in the best possible condition. So when should you get a tire rotation?

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At D & E Service Center in Andover, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

“Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? D & E Service Center in Andover has the answers you’re looking for.

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 D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, 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.

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?