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

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

Whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Ram diesel truck, your tires are an important aspect of the way your truck performs. At Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, we’re here to keep you in the loop on what type of tires are out there for you, and what your tires say about the condition of your truck.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, we’ve got you covered.

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

Ford 6.2L Engine

At Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, we are always looking for ways to provide our drivers with the highest quality of service and products. That’s why we are proud to partner with the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain products. Jasper Engines and Transmissions are consistently looking for ways to improve products. They recently announced that the Ford 6.2L engine would be available for the 2010-2014 Ford F150/Raptor, 2011-2019 Ford F250/F350, 2017-2020 Ford E350/E450, and the 2015-2020 Indmar Marine (Raptor Engine).

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL.

Once you’ve settled on an engine, the last thing you want to do is cut corners on the final steps. At Coffman's Truck Service & Towing in Danville, IL, we understand the importance of your investment.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at Coffman's Truck Service & Towing we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.