The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we’re here to help.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD is here to make sure your truck stays up to the task for a long time to come.

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

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 Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

If you’re running a truck (or trucks) without an auxiliary oil cooler, it may be something you want to consider. Here’s some information on auxiliary oil coolers, what they are, and why they’re a great upgrade, from Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD.

Our fleet truck customers do not need to spend valuable time in the shop with transmission issues due that could have been avoided by servicing their fleet vehicles based on their owner's manual recommendations!  Especially if it is simply changing a clogged filter, changing fluids or clutch issues!  Our transmission technicians here at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne believe that service = saving high repair bills!   Therefore, we believe in a proactive approach!

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Here at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes.  However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs!  You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors.  No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne to keep you on the road.

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

We see this with our fleet customers, our regular Joppatowne car pool drivers and our diesel truck drivers so it isn't just one type of driver that ends up with a nightmare on their hands costing thousands of dollars to repair, asking about the costs of a JASPER replacement engine!  The fact is your driving habits and maintenance habits can easily avoid this issue!  6 EASY STEPS - Service, Tires, Don't Ignore Service Engine Lights, Keep it Clean & Stop Driving Crazy!

Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we’re here to help you choose the right one. 

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD has the answers.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.