Tips From The Garage

At Merchant Automotive, we know exactly how you think because that’s who we are too. We’ve spent years learning everything there is to know about the Duramax-equipped family of trucks in order to beco … read more

At Merchant Automotive, we love implementing modern technology to solve problems for our customers.One of the oldest conundrums in automotive maintenance is the question of oil change intervals. “Chan … read more

The Heavy Duty GMC or Chevrolet Truck is not just any vehicle. It’s a hardcore truck for owners that demand the utmost of capability and the Duramax family of engines is just the specialized tool need … read more

Did you know that the transfer case on your 2001 - 2019 4WD Allison transmission weighs in at a stout 80 pounds? Did you also know that this crucial component is hanging off the back of the transmissi … read more

When the Duramax LB7 first hit the streets in 2001 it was a vast improvement over the Detroit Diesel it replaced. By the time the last LB7 rolled off the production line in 2004, it was putting down m … read more