Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life.
An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.
If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.
The heads on your commercial or fleet diesel are one of the most integral parts of your engine. The heads are comprised of the valvetrain, exhaust ports, intake ports, and injector ports. In essence, a head’s purpose is to regulate and time the intake of fresh air, the release of exhaust, the compression of fuel and air that provides combustion, and the entry point for fuel into the cylinder. The head is where all the complex aspects of engine operation occur...without it, you just have a chunk of metal with pistons in it, and no way to make them move. Here’s what you need to know about your heads, from Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY.
What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY has the answers you’re looking for.
A good technician will give your vehicle a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your vehicle. You know when your vehicle feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:
The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.
Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY.
