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At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH, we service all kinds of trucks, young and old. If you’re in the market for a new or new-to-you truck, here’s some advice we encourage you to consider.

At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

At ABC Drive Train, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Lancaster, OH; 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.

The heads on your commercial or fleet diesel are one of the most integral parts of your engine. The heads are comprised of the valvetrain, exhaust ports, intake ports, and injector ports. In essence, a head’s purpose is to regulate and time the intake of fresh air, the release of exhaust, the compression of fuel and air that provides combustion, and the entry point for fuel into the cylinder. The head is where all the complex aspects of engine operation occur...without it, you just have a chunk of metal with pistons in it, and no way to make them move. Here’s what you need to know about your heads, from ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH.

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 ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH has the answers you’re looking for.

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. ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH 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.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.