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

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

Tim Callen

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The folks at Melvin's really went above and beyond to help us out. We're a retired couple living on a small income of mostly SSI and live full-time in a 23-year-old Coach. While heading back to Maine we had an alternator fail. Gander RV refused to work on it as did Continental truck. Melvins had us in the shop at 1, fixed & out by 5! And at 1/4th what most places would charge. OUTSTANDING???? ...Yes - a happy camper.

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

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.

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, here’s what you need to do.

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.