Automotive Industry News & Information - C&R AutoWerx

Car Dashboard with 0 RPMs and the oil light on

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Chrysler 5.7L Hemi MDS-Delete engine

When it comes to our Lufkin, TX drivers, we strive to provide them with only the highest quality of products. That’s why here at C&R AutoWerx, we are excited to announce the latest availability of the Chrysler 5.7L Hemi MDS-Delete engine by Jasper Engines and Transmissions. JASPER is a leader in the nation for remanufacturing engines and drivetrain products at an affordable price point. The Chrysler 5.7L Hemi MDS-Delete engine is available for the 2009-2014 Ram 1500 applications and is not currently for sale, or use, in California.

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our Lufkin drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at C&R AutoWerx feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on. The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At C&R AutoWerx in Lufkin, TX, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at C&R AutoWerx in Lufkin, TX. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Repairs are costly and we all want to avoid them including our team here at C&R AutoWerx! It's our job and we take it seriously. Here, it is all about keeping your car or truck serviced and looking for problems "before" they happen to avoid those high repair costs and ensuring you avoid any breakdowns when it's hot outside or cold outside as either is a problem for our Lufkin drivers! Nobody can forsee a flat tire or blowout due to running over a nail, but we can avoid some of the regular issues we see all the time such as....

Are your fleet vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, C&R AutoWerx in Lufkin, TX has you covered.

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At C&R AutoWerx in Lufkin, TX, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.