Automotive News & Information - Rhodes Engines

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 Rhodes Engines in St Charles, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO.

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we believe it’s important for you to know how different systems in your car, truck, or SUV operate. Whether you want to know what to watch out for, or you’re just curious about how things work, we’re here to supply the answers.

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we know that fuel contamination is one of the priciest and most problematic issues that may plague a diesel engine. There are a variety of issues that cause contamination in fuel. Knowing these issues will help drivers become aware of fuel contamination and hopefully prevent these issues.

When your commercial or fleet vehicles need maintenance or repair, we know it can be a hassle. We also know that you want it to stay fixed and stay on the road for as long as possible. At Rhodes Engines, a huge aspect of our focus on quality is not only centered around the work we do but also the components we install.

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Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck is a quality engineered machine. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we honor that quality - not only in our service, but in the parts, we provide as well.

technician smiling under the hood of the car

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, 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.