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

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Is your diesel having issues starting up? Do you hear a knocking noise? Is there blue colored smoke coming from your engine? Don't ingore the signs, those could all be signs of engine failure. One of the leading issues that lead to diesel engine failure is fuel contamination. Fuel contamination comes in different forms, but always has the same result - engine trouble and fuel system failures. Here’s what you need to know about fuel contamination with diesel trucks, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.

transmissionPeople idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY has the answers.

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At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

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Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting. 

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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, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

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Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.

fuel nozzle that reads diesel being put into a fuel tank on vehicle

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, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Cars driving on road with wipers and headlights on

True safety starts with being able to see where you are driving. Your lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving and the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen. No matter what time of year, it's important to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others. From the driver's seat, you may not notice a light that isn't working, but when a big rain comes it becomes easier to see what you are missing! When wet weather hits your roads is not the time for you to discover limited visibility problems. Here at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair we take our Calhoun drivers' safety seriously and inspect their vehicles when they come in for service.

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Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair

195 Highway 136 East
Calhoun, KY 42327
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