Automotive Industry News & Information - Ponci's Diesel Center

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging. Diesel systems are a little more important, and parts rely heavily on one another to avoid damage and keep working properly, as well as maintenance and repair from professional technicians.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

Cars driving on road with wipers and headlights on

True safety starts with being able to see where you are driving. Your lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving and the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen. No matter what time of year, it's important to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others. From the driver's seat, you may not notice a light that isn't working, but when a big rain comes it becomes easier to see what you are missing! When wet weather hits your roads is not the time for you to discover limited visibility problems. Here at Ponci's Diesel Center we take our Fortuna drivers' safety seriously and inspect their vehicles when they come in for service.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.