Changing your Diesel Truck’s oil is more important than you think!

It is recommended that the oil for your diesel  engine be changed every 10,000 miles or 250 Work hours.  This is probably the most important maintenance function you need to do religiously for your truck.

When your oil is changed, your diesel truck mechanic will have the old oil tested for various contaminants in your oil.  Oil can tell a story that provides a working history of potential problems with your truck.  It also provides information on the condition of your lubricants.  Metal particles found inside your oil can mean big trouble for a variety of engine parts in your truck.  Your diesel mechanic keeps records of all maintenance and repairs for your truck and can potentially identify problems before a major repair occurs.  With this critical information your diesel mechanic can pin point areas of concern and potentially save you $1000’s of dollars in repair bills. The key is, to maintain regular oil changes as 90% of most all contaminants will end up in your oil.

What type of issue can an Oil Analysis Test identify?

• Worn piston that needs to be replaced
• A cracked head on your engine

Remember, when you are looking for the “Right” mechanic for your diesel or gas engine truck, call Scott’s Mobile Repair.  Scott’s Mobile Repair provides professional service for light, medium and heavy duty trucks.  Scott’s Mobile Repair services Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut with Mobile repair service.  We also provide a full service facility conveniently located in Nasonville,  RI, right off Rte 102.  We offer 24 Hour Emergency roadside repair.  Call us anytime at 401-371-2677

 

How to pick the RIGHT Diesel Mechanic

The diesel engine is the workhorse powering the Nation’s heavy vehicles and equipment, because it delivers more power per unit of fuel, and is more durable than its gasoline-burning counterpart.

Diesel mechanics, often referred to as diesel technicians, repair and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation equipment, such as heavy trucks, buses, and locomotives.  Some of us also work on bulldozers, cranes, road graders,  farm tractors and combines.

Diesel vehicles are typically more expensive than their gasoline counterparts. Diesel engines are built more ruggedly to withstand the rigors of higher compression. Consequently, they usually go much longer than gas-powered vehicles before they require major repairs.

Choosing the right shop to maintain and repair your diesel truck is important to the longevity of your vehicle.  You want to make sure you find a diesel mechanic who is very knowledgeable and  has the ability of handling all aspects of diesel repair.

Scott’s Mobile Repairs  is a full service diesel/gas repair shop.  We provide major repair services(ex. electrical systems, engine repair) as well as standard  preventative maintenance.  Diesel maintenance is becoming more complex, as electronic components are increasingly used to control engine operation. Scott’s Mobile Repair maintains the latest diagnostic equipment and tools  to diagnose and fix any problem.  In addition to providing full service diesel repair, Scott’s Mobile Repair provides full service on gas engine trucks (light weight,medium and heavy duty) as well.

Scott’s Mobile Repair

2670 Victory Highway

Nasonville, Rhode Island 02830

Oakland, RI 02858
Ph#   (401) 371-2677
Fax# (401-371-2687

Why maintain the Preventative Maintenance on your Truck

What is Preventative Maintenance for your Truck?  Preventative Maintenance for your truck is like a check up at your Dr. for you.  It’s a real pain to make the effort and undergo a shopping list of test but if theirs something wrong it is always easier to address a potential issue with the least evasive measures.  By catching something early enough, your Dr. could potentially save your life.   It works the same way for your truck.  By having your truck diagnosed and maintained periodically based on the manufacturers guide for your truck (each truck manufacturer is different), it will cost you less money and reduce the potential of costly repairs and down time for your vehicle.  Your truck Dr. could potentially save the life of your truck!

Nobody wants to spend money on preventative maintenance for their truck.  Let’s be real!  We all have other expenses that we feel our money would be better spent!  And it’s scary.  That is why it is important to find a Diesel and Gas Truck Mechanic you can depend on and TRUST!  Why it is important to maintain your truck?, Simply stated to avoid costly repairs in the future.  Not only do you not want to be ahead of a huge chunk of money on something that can be avoided, but often times when you wait too long it increases the time it takes to MAKE the repair.  With the lost of your trucks, never mind are you without a vehicle but time is money and your business could suffer.

I realize finding the mechanic that is right for you is very important.  Lack of trust in the auto repair industry as a whole is huge! It is in the top 10 for complaints reported to the Better Business Bureau every year.  I don’t expect my customers to trust me the minute they walk in the door.  That would be ridiculous.  I expect to EARN my customers trust and respect!   I do this by always doing what I say at a fair price.  My goal is to build a relationship with you to keep your truck, fleet, or trailer in good repair and on the road.  If something happens why your on the job or on the road, I will come to you to minimize your down time.  My goal is to make Scott’s Mobile Repair the first place you call when your having issues with your truck.   Any man with a truck is reliant on his vehicle.  I am out to earn your trust to put the care of that truck in my hands, Scott’s Mobile Repair.