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Diesel Repair Shop
« on: February 11, 2023, 02:21:11 PM »
Anyone ever use Diesel Repair Services in Burlington?

My truck died on me today in my daughters drive way, popped a P0148 code, basically fuel system. I don’t have time to mess with it.
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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2023, 07:21:19 AM »
Are you talking about Diesel Services by the state patrol by I-5? If you are get all your quotes in writing and signed. I have heard some bad stories come from there. Also check out the mechanics they have and make sure they are sober. I know of multiple mechanics that have left there because they were not into that stuff.

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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2023, 08:12:33 AM »
Check the sensor plugs first and look for a short and tape it up to get somewhere else that's reliable!

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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2023, 08:33:25 AM »
If it was mine and didn't have time to work on it I would take it to Steve's Automotive in Burlington. He is off Spruce St.

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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2023, 08:45:14 AM »
ICP sensor?? :dunno:
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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2023, 11:17:50 AM »
ICP sensor?? :dunno:

Isn't that the code that sets when the pump fails?
(I'm assuming it's a Cummins)
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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2023, 07:21:07 PM »
ICP sensor?? :dunno:

Isn't that the code that sets when the pump fails?
(I'm assuming it's a Cummins)

It basically covers all fuel problems with the engine.

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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2023, 03:19:48 PM »
I try do work myself if I reasonably can.  Dealership quoted me $900 for oil fuel change 2020 cummins.  Sorry guys but never will I pay that much.
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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2023, 05:53:17 PM »
I try do work myself if I reasonably can.  Dealership quoted me $900 for oil fuel change 2020 cummins.  Sorry guys but never will I pay that much.

Fuel filter change? If so that robbery

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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2023, 10:05:50 AM »
 :yeah: Maintenance schedule at 25k miles.  Oil, fuel air inspection and lube.  In manual it is due for oil change and fuel filters.  I bought OEM parts $165? Oil $70.  Doing it today for second time.  So yeah it is at least $500+ for hours wortk of work at most.   I also have fuse bad for trlr light.  I asked about that and quote was 1 hour at $150.  FU Dealership. :sry:
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Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2023, 12:02:31 PM »
:yeah: Maintenance schedule at 25k miles.  Oil, fuel air inspection and lube.  In manual it is due for oil change and fuel filters.  I bought OEM parts $165? Oil $70.  Doing it today for second time.  So yeah it is at least $500+ for hours wortk of work at most.   I also have fuse bad for trlr light.  I asked about that and quote was 1 hour at $150.  FU Dealership. :sry:

What do you bill hourly in your business?
You work for free?


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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2023, 07:35:10 PM »
Well I got my truck back from the shop today, broken wire for the low pressure pump in the fuel tank under the battery box. I would have never found that. But that’s what the proper diagnostic tools find.👍

Steve’s automotive In Burlington is highly recommended as Justhunt recommended to me.

Great shop, said he was a month out when I dropped it off Friday, called yesterday its done.

@Justhunt    Thank you.👍
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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2023, 07:03:13 AM »
Glad to help. Steve is a good guy and has always been honest with us.

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Re: Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2023, 10:38:08 AM »
:yeah: Maintenance schedule at 25k miles.  Oil, fuel air inspection and lube.  In manual it is due for oil change and fuel filters.  I bought OEM parts $165? Oil $70.  Doing it today for second time.  So yeah it is at least $500+ for hours wortk of work at most.   I also have fuse bad for trlr light.  I asked about that and quote was 1 hour at $150.  FU Dealership. :sry:
Yes, I never go to a dealership for repairs. There are plenty of good repair shops and mechanics at a third the price of dealership repairs, you just have to find them. Hourly charge trumps billable hour most every time👍
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Diesel Repair Shop
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2023, 04:34:06 PM »
:yeah: Maintenance schedule at 25k miles.  Oil, fuel air inspection and lube.  In manual it is due for oil change and fuel filters.  I bought OEM parts $165? Oil $70.  Doing it today for second time.  So yeah it is at least $500+ for hours wortk of work at most.   I also have fuse bad for trlr light.  I asked about that and quote was 1 hour at $150.  FU Dealership. :sry:
Yes, I never go to a dealership for repairs. There are plenty of good repair shops and mechanics at a third the price of dealership repairs, you just have to find them. Hourly charge trumps billable hour most every time

1/3 the price? :chuckle:

Maybe there are some not for profit shops out there. Who knew.
« Last Edit: April 02, 2023, 04:48:10 PM by jackelope »
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