Hard cold starts
Glow plugs or their controller.
Diesel trucks
Diesel Engine Repair in Empire
Your Power Stroke, Duramax or Cummins pickup gets proper diesel care right here, from cold-start trouble on winter mornings to lost power towing up the pass.
Talk diesel with us — (303) 997-2698Signs to watch for
Power loss when towing
Boost leaks or a sticking turbo.
Black or white smoke
Fuel, air or injector issues.
Regeneration warnings
A particulate filter that will not clear.
Rough idle
Injector imbalance.
What the work covers
- Glow plug controller and cranking checks for cold starts
- Fuel pressure and injector balance tests
- Boost and turbo checks
- EGR and particulate filter diagnosis
- Glow plug and starting system tests
- Diesel service items: filters, separators, oil
How we handle it
Diesel faults are tested like any other: measure, confirm, then repair. Common jobs include injectors, glow plugs, turbochargers, EGR valves and coolers, and particulate filter problems.
Routine diesel care is priced alongside any repair, because fuel filters, water separators and the right oil prevent a lot of the problems that bring trucks in.
Particulate filter problems are investigated upstream first, because a filter that keeps clogging is usually a symptom of something else, such as a faulty sensor, an EGR problem or a pattern of short trips.
What affects the cost
Testing time depends on how many systems are involved. Injectors and turbochargers are the larger parts; glow plugs, sensors and EGR components are in the middle. The confirmed fault is priced on its own, and related service items are listed separately so you can choose what to do now and what to schedule with the next service visit.
Before you call
Give us the engine, the mileage and what you notice. Mention how often you tow, how many short trips the truck makes and whether it has aftermarket parts or tuning.
If a warning message appears on the dash, write down the exact wording or take a photo. Diesel messages are often specific and point testing straight at the right system, which saves time on the lift and money on the bill.
Good questions
Which diesels do you work on?
Light-duty pickups and SUVs, including the common Ford, GM and Ram engines found in work and towing trucks. If yours is something else, we will tell you on the first call.
Why does my particulate filter clog?
Short trips are the usual cause; sensors and EGR faults can add to it.
How often should diesel fuel filters be changed?
Follow the manual, and sooner after bad fuel or long idling.
Can bad fuel cause diesel problems?
Yes. Water or contamination can damage injectors and clog filters. If trouble started after filling up somewhere unfamiliar, mention it when you call so the fuel can be checked.
Bring your diesel to a local shop
Call with the engine model and the symptoms and we will plan the visit, tell you what the testing costs and book the free walk-around at the same time.