Automotive Industry News & Information - Whitey's Truck Center

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Do you have a performance car, truck, or SUV that you’re looking to upgrade? A stall converter might be your next step; from Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, here’s what you need to know.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at Whitey's Truck Center 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.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR to help keep you reliably on the road.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR.

Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have it checked into immediately. Here are some causes of engine ticks and knocks, and what to do about them.

At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.