Automotive News & Information - Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know how quickly miles rack up and oil changes are needed. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our main goal is to keep your trucks on the road - a huge part of that is changing your oil on time.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

Modern fleet vehicles are fitted with an array of airbags, strategically placed all around a vehicle to keep the driver safe in the event of a collision. If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you likely don’t think about your airbags that often, but you definitely want them there when you need them. Here’s a are facts regarding airbags, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with diesel vehicles. But why are diesel engines predominantly used in commercial vehicles, and where did they start?

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know that diesel engines play a huge role in many of our customers' daily ways of life. If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel pickup, you obviously appreciate the power of the diesel engine. Diesel engines are prevalent all over the road, but where did it all start, and why are diesel engines most commonly found in trucks today?

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 Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl. 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!