At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, we know your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup was designed for optimal power, torque, and towing and hauling ability, no matter what the job is. We also know that while getting up to speed in a timely fashion is important, your diesel pickup’s ability to stop is equally essential.

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with diesel vehicles. But why are diesel engines predominantly used in commercial vehicles, and where did they start?

On gas engines, the fuel delivery system is pretty simple - an electric pump draws gas from the tank, and pushes it to the injectors. Diesel systems are a little more complex. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, we like to keep you informed about what’s on your truck, how it works, and how to maintain it, so you stay reliably on the road.

Now that you’ve got an idea of the components that make up a diesel system, and what they do, understanding how the system works in a more cohesive way isn’t difficult. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore we understand what’s going on in your fuel system while your diesel engine is running.

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when it’s time to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD is here to help you decide.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

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 Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD, 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:

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD is here to help you decide.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

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.

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, 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.

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 Monument Street Auto Center in Baltimore, MD.