Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we understand that no matter how well something is maintained, everything breaks eventually. Fortunately, our team of expert mechanics can repair just about anything, saving your business a lot of money in the process.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

Most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.