Looking for a Diesel Mechanic?
Then look no further!
Do you have a diesel car or truck and can not find anyone who can fix it right?
Can't find someone who knows how to service and repair your diesel engines?
Looking for a repair shop that can fix the issues with your truck without illegal deletions?
Have a diesel generator?
Do you live in Littleton, Macon, Henrico, Warrenton, Roanoke Rapids and need a diesel mechanic?
Then come on down to Lake Gaston Auto.
Our factory trained technicians know your diesel engine as well as all of the others systems of your car, truck, or RV. With our team performing your service and repairs, we will keep your diesel engine (and generator) running like the precision machine it is.
We also keep the parts and fluids you need to keep your engine running right between visits!
Diesel Engines
What make a diesel, well a diesel?
The diesel engine (also known as a compression-ignition or CI engine), named after Rudolf Diesel, is an internal combustion engine in which the ignition of the fuel is due to the mechanical compression (adiabatic compression). This Contrast with spark-ignition engines such as a petrol engine (gasoline engine) or gas engine (using a gaseous fuel - usually natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas - as opposed to petrol), which uses a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture. For more on Rudolf's work, you can follow this link to Wikipedia.
Ever pretend to know what we are talking about?
Yes! There is the turbo!!
This also will show you all those parts and doohickies we talk about when we are explaining your repairs or services on your diesel engine.
SO, if there is no spark plug, how is there fire?
Here is a basic image to show you how your diesel engine works.
Diesel engines uses the compressed air to cause the fuel in the chamber to spontaneously combust. The torque of the engine is controlled by the air to fuel ratio, and it relies on altering the amount of fuel that is injected while using a high air ratio.
Ever gone on a cruise?
This is one of the diesel engines that took you to the islands and back.
They were used at first to replace steam engines, being used in ships since 1910, then on to locomotive, trucks, and heavy equipment. Since the 30's they have been used in cars and really took off in the 70's for on and off road vehicles.
Have a Ford?
For the most common Ford engine in use these day we have the Ford Tough Power Stroke engine. The 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel has a new 36,000-psi fuel-injection system, featuring injectors that can atomize fuel up to eight times per stroke to optimize combustion. Sweet! Click below to find out what else Ford has to offer on these diesels!
This Bad Boy Runs Your Chevy!
Smart. Capable. Efficient. The advanced and affordable Duramax® Diesel engines are designed to take the refinement and capability of Chevy trucks and SUVs to the next level.
Drive a Dodge?
The Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel is the most powerful engine option for RAM 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. Producing up to 400 horsepower and 1,000 pound-feet of clean diesel torque.
It's not just trucks and boats that use diesel engines.
Many cars have been using diesel power to create a strong, fun ride for the driver including: BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Saab, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Only One Word to Describe it....
Only One Word to Describe it....
Fahrvergnügen