Maintain Your Diesel Engine for Top Performance

Mike's Downtown Garage performs basic maintenance for diesel engines in the area. If your engine is starting to bog down, stop on by and let our team take care of you. With years of experience and qualified and trained technicians, rest assured your vehicle is in safe, capable hands.
Diesel Maintenance — Pouring Oil into the Car Engine in San Antonio, TX
Mike's Downtown Garage performs basic maintenance for diesel engines in the area. If your engine is starting to bog down, stop on by and let our team take care of you. With years of experience and qualified and trained technicians, rest assured your vehicle is in safe, capable hands.

Diesel Maintenance Checklist Includes:

  • Fuel Systems
  • Oil Levels
  • Coolant Levels
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  • Air Filters
  • Engine Control Module
  • Malfunction Indicator Lights
  • Turbo/EGR Valve

Tip for Diesel Engines

  • Keep your air filter clean and consistently changed.
  • Change your fuel filters regularly to avoid clogs
  • Depending on your vehicle, purging water from your fuel system manually might be necessary.
  • Check oil levels between oil changes.
  • New diesel engines have an average break-in period that can last from 500-1000 miles. Avoid taking long trips and sustained speed until after this period.

Diesel Maintenance Checklist Includes:

  • Fuel Systems
  • Oil Levels
  • Coolant Levels
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  • Air Filters
  • Engine Control Module
  • Malfunction Indicator Lights
  • Turbo/EGR Valve