Automotive News & Information - Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL.

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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Melvin's Auto & Truck 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.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

The turbo on your diesel pickup truck is a precision-engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keep it going strong, and Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL is the place to do that. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don't really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

Once you’ve determined a vehicle needs to have the engine replaced and is in good enough shape to keep on the team, it’s time to find an engine. Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?