Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL has the answers.

The catalytic converter is an essential piece of equipment on any modern vehicle. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, our team of professional technicians are able to diagnose and repair any catalytic converter issues your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup may be experiencing.

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

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

Your exhaust is an essential part of your truck’s sound, performance, and aesthetic. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, our technicians are ready and able to provide any exhaust service your Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel requires, from stock repairs to completely custom installations.

Fleet vehicles see a lot of wear and tear and need to be well taken care of if you expect them to last. For the best care, you need to choose technicians that are quick, efficient, know how to read the diagnostics and treat the issues. Our team at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL has the experience and training necessary to diagnose and repair any issues that your fleet might be facing. 

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? More specifically, why should you choose a diesel engine for your needs?  Here at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we discuss this with customers often based on their unique needs along with the history of the diesel engine.

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, here’s some info on leaky tires.

Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL.

Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL has your back.

Whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Ram diesel truck, your tires are an important aspect of the way your truck performs. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we’re here to keep you in the loop on what type of tires are out there for you, and what your tires say about the condition of your truck.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.