Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA is here to help.
“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.
At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.
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.
Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.
Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA.
Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.
The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.
