Automotive News & Information - Ponci's Diesel Center

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we can help!

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we’re here to help.

exhaust coming from a muffler of a truck on the road

Whether you drive a Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke diesel pickup, you have an exhaust system that is prone to failure. When you have a leak that needs attention, Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA can help.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA to help keep you reliably on the road.

At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we pride ourselves on specialty knowledge and ability. Once you’ve settled on a transmission to invest in, it’s important not to cut corners on the homestretch. We’ve got you covered here and you can expect top quality repairs for your top quality product.

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.