Automotive News & Information - Whitey's Truck Center

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 Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, 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:

Your Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how do you know what is okay to use? At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, we’re here to help.

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

At Whitey's Truck Center, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Little Rock, AR; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

Mechanic holding checklist while checking on vehicle repairs

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!