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

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One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY we have the answer.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we can fix that.

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Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

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If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

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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.

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Like anything else on your vehicle, keeping various systems clean and in good shape is essential to long life and reliability. Your fuel system is especially important - parts are expensive, problems can be difficult to diagnose, and it doesn’t take much contamination to cause a huge issue. It’s much easier to keep your fuel system clean than it is to clean a dirty or problematic system. Performing regular fuel treatment can prove very beneficial to the life of your vehicle.

gear shift on a vehicle

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet. 

mechanic fixing turbocharger

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.

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Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair

195 Highway 136 East
Calhoun, KY 42327
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