Automotive Industry News & Information - Rhodes Engines

JASPER Engines and Transmissions is pleased to announce that the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission is being used by 28 team/driver combinations in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

This is an exciting leap as the same transmission was used by 12 team/driver combinations in the series in 2021. These team/driver combinations accounted for 19 wins, 84 top-five finishes, and 147 top-ten finishes for the 2021 season.

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.

diesel truck driving down road with fall foliage

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.

Your fleet or commercial vehicles most likely spend a lot of time idling. Whether it’s to keep warm or simply out of convenience, the stop and go lifespan of these vehicles mean idling is a part of their duties. But, is it bad for them? Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO has the information you need.

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, we’re not only here to fix your car when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your car, truck, or SUV a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.