The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC, we’re here to help.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Once you’ve settled on an engine, the last thing you want to do is cut corners on the final steps. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC, we understand the importance of your investment.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Here at Royson's Automotive in Blythewood we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes.  However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs!  You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors.  No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC, we’re here to help you choose the right one. 

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC has the answers.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, maintenance and repair performed the correct way is a huge part of keeping you on the road. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC, we use ASE certified technicians to make sure you get the best service in the industry.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, Chapin, & Columbia, SC, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any transmission issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC has the answers.

Whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Ram diesel truck, your tires are an important aspect of the way your truck performs. At Royson's Automotive in Blythewood, SC, we’re here to keep you in the loop on what type of tires are out there for you, and what your tires say about the condition of your truck.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.