(270) 273-3800   195 Highway 136 East, Calhoun, KY   Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    

Diesel Repair

  • Looking For Custom Suspension?

    At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we know that your diesel pickup is more than just transportation; you want a truck that can perform, both at work, off-road, and on the street. A major aspect of your truck’s abilities lies in the suspension components you choose to install. Our team of expert technicians has the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to take your truck to the next level and provide you with a suspension setup tailored to your specific needs.

  • Maintaining Fluid Levels in Your Truck

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    Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.

  • Maintaining Your Diesel Fleet

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    While diesel trucks are some of the best vehicles on the road today, sometimes maintaining a fleet of them can become overwhelming. Let Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for diesel fleet vehicles.

  • Maintaining Your Diesel Injectors

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    Your injectors are the mechanism that delivers fuel into the cylinders of your diesel engine. As such, they’re clearly important. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we will diagnose, maintain, and repair any injector issues you may be experiencing with your commercial or fleet trucks, in a timely and professional manner.

  • Maintaining Your Electrical Systems

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    Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy diesel pickup.

  • Maintenance for the Head Gaskets on Your Diesel

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    It’s important to keep you Duramax, Cummins, or Power stroke diesel in shape and running strong. Let the technicians at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY keep your Chevy, Ford, or Ram pickup in great shape and ready for anything.

  • Maintenance Tips for Your Turbocharger

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    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.

  • New Truck or New Engine - Exploring Your Diesel Options

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    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 Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we’re here to help.

  • Only The Best Parts for Your Ride

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    Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck is a quality engineered machine. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we honor that quality - not only in our service, but in the parts, we provide as well.

  • Prioritize Your Fuel System

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    Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

  • Quality Service for Your Diesel

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    No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, the professionals at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY have you covered. Our technicians are well equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to fix or maintain all makes and models, including diesels.

  • Quality Work or Quality Product - You Can Have Both

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    Once you’ve settled on an engine, the last thing you want to do is cut corners on the final steps. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we understand the importance of your investment.

  • Routine Maintenance for Your Diesel

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    Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, 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.

  • Should You Idle in Your Fleet Vehicle?

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    Your fleet or commercial vehicles most likely spend a lot of time idling. Whether it’s to keep warm or simply out of convenience, the stop and go lifespan of these vehicles mean idling is a part of their duties. But, is it bad for them? Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY has the information you need.

  • Some Red Flags You Should Look For

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    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 Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

  • Sometimes it is obvious, others we have to hunt for it!

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    Here at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun 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.

  • Take a Look at Your Tires

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    Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, 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.

  • The Heart of Your Diesel

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    The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

  • The Ins & Outs of Your Turbochargers

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    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 Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.

  • Throwing Codes? We Can Help!

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    Whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel, your truck is a complex piece of equipment. Emissions systems, fuel systems, and systems you’ve probably never heard of all work together to keep your truck going strong. Sometimes, however, a warning light will pop up on your dash, and leave you wondering what’s going on. From ABS to Check Engine Lights, Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY has you covered.

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Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair

195 Highway 136 East
Calhoun, KY 42327
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