At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident next time you’re on the job.

At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, we know that keeping up with required maintenance schedules is the difference between a truck that lasts a few years and a truck that stays strong for decades.

At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

All trucks, from a Chevy S-10, to the largest, heavy-duty trucks on the road, are classified into categories. Trucks are categorized by weight into classifications 1-9, and each grade comes with its own set of regulations and license requirements. Here’s a quick guide, from Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville.

The Turbo on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck is an integral component of your truck’s ability to perform. Turbos affect everything from power output to fuel mileage, allowing your pickup to reach its full potential in terms of power, torque, and efficiency. At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX, turbo knowledge is one of our specialties, because we understand the importance of quality turbo parts, replacements, and repair.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Garcia Automotive Service is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck. 

At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX is here to help.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any transmission issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

Your exhaust is an essential part of your truck’s sound, performance, and aesthetic. At Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, our technicians are ready and able to provide any exhaust service your Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel requires, from stock repairs to completely custom installations.

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 Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX, we can help with that.

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

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 Garcia Automotive Service in Greenville, TX.