Automotive News & Information - Coffman's Truck Service & Towing

At Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, we’re all for additions that make your trucks last longer and work better. Here’s some info on the benefits of undercoating, and why you might want to consider it for your truck.

Are you leaking oil? Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL can help. Oil leaks mess up your driveway and make a mess under the hood. It can also get pricey constantly having to fill the engine, not to mention inconvenient.

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 Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, 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.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

Diesel engines are known for their reliability - that’s probably at least partially why you bought one. However, like all things, diesels and their components wear out eventually. Fortunately, the technicians at Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

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 Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.