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A properly working cylinder head is vital to the overall function of your engine. The cylinder head creates the combustion chamber that powers your engine. When it isn’t working properly, the entire engine …

Gary has been part of the River City team for a little over eight years – four years in sales and about four years as a driver. Because of his …

At River City Truck Parts, our primary objective is to help people and companies find the parts they need to keep America moving. Therefore, we have recently invested in the search and …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many trucks have been running overtime to keep our country supplied. Therefore, mechanical problems are bound to occur with your diesel engine at one point …

Development is underway in the expansion of our grounds and facility. We currently have the largest inventory of truck parts in the Louisville, Kentucky area. But as our business grows …

How does your oil cooler work? Your oil cooler does exactly what it sounds like, it cools down the oil running through your engine. For proper performance, your oil cooler …

Sometimes your engine just gives up without warning. Other times, there are some warning signs that appear before a failure. Below is a list of some warning signs your truck …

How does a Turbo Charger Work? The turbocharger has 3 main components: Turbine Compressor Bearing System The turbine uses the heat and pressure from the engines exhaust gas and converts …

Brake failure is the most common cause for accidents involving semi trucks. The brake systems are the most vital and critical component on these 80,000 pound vehicles that can never …