Because of their efficiency and durability, diesel engines have become the standard in work trucks, recreation trucks, and power fleets.  Many of our drivers simply drive them off road or take them to the lake to pull their boats or a trailer with their ATV or RTV or a multitude of other things.  Our fleet customers use them for their business needs as they hold their value and do the heavy lifting other trucks don't.  

Our diesel service technicians here at Grover's Auto Repair in Mathews, VA are seriously qualified and trained to work on your diesel Ford, GMC, Dodge, or Chevy truck engine and are up to date on all the training with the diagnostic equipment needed to service that Cummins, Power Stroke, or Duramax diesel engine whether it be a standard diesel service or maintenance job or a complete and in-depth diesel repair job such as an engine or transmission repair or replacement.  Our diesel mechanics are the best in the business and can get your truck in the bay and out and let you know what is wrong with it as well as give you options for service and a plan of action at a cost that is less than what you will find at the dealership.  Our diagnostic equipment you will find is as good as if not better in some cases than the dealership and our diesel mechanics see more diesel engines than their service technicians do.  Also, we can do factory warranty work and factory service work right here in the shop saving you time and money! 

Our diesel mechanics handle many kinds of repairs on the Ford, Chevy, 

Dodge, & GMC trucks that come into the shop such as electrical system, major engine repairs, or retrofit engines with emission control systems to comply with pollution regulations.  Diesel engine maintenance is becoming increasingly complex as engines and other components use more electronic systems to control their operation. For example, fuel injection and engine timing systems rely heavily on microprocessors to maximize fuel efficiency.  

Here at Grover's Auto Repair, we simply know diesel engines and you can depend on our diesel mechanics!

Diesel services include:

Diesel Engine Diagnosis, Maintenance, Repairs & Replaced:  Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford to include all Power Stroke, Cummins, & Duramax diesel engines.
Diesel Transmission Maintenance, Replacements.
Test drive vehicles to diagnose diesel engine malfunctions
Filters, Hoses, Belts, Fluids, & Lube Maintenance
Latest computer diagnostic equipment that meet or exceed dealer level. 
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of your diesel truck.
Routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts.
Fuel injection system.
Brakes checked, serviced, & replaced.

Let out team here at Grover's Auto Repair in Mathews, VA know if you have any specific concerns about your diesel truck.  If it is doing anything different we want to know about it and we feel that your opinion matters here as you drive it daily and our team listens!  Here you will find it is all about preventative maintenance and customer relationships not about getting that next truck into the garage and moving yours out.  Below is a list of standard service schedules recommended for diesel trucks.   Your truck may be different based on the year and make however a basic overview we felt was important for you and more information on your diesel truck is always better than less we say!

Diesel Service Schedule

When do you need to schedule maintenance for your diesel engine and what is needed each time?  For your convenience, we've added the preferred maintenance listing. 

7,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Rotate Tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as required

15,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

22,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.

30,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Change the automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

37,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as req.

45,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine engine air filter, replace filter as required
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms

52,500 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as required

60,000 MILES
    •    Change engine oil and replace the oil filter
    •    Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
    •    Rotate tires
    •    Inspect engine air filter, replace filter as required
    •    Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
    •    Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
    •    Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
    •    Inspect brake system
    •    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
    •    Change the automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
    •    Change the manual transmission fluid
    •    Check wheels for endplay and noise
    •    Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
    •    Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
    •    Replace wheel bearing grease seal
    •    Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450 / F-550)
    •    Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms