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Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

ASE Certified Technicians

At Zylstra Automotive & Diesel in Visalia, CA, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

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At Zylstra Automotive & Diesel in Visalia, CA, quality and precision are our top priority. We specialize in well-engineered performance and luxury vehicles like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, and Subaru - cars and SUVs that require the right touch. For this reason, we employ ASE certified technicians, to guarantee we’re the best in the business.

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Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Zylstra Automotive & Diesel in Visalia, CA, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

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Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Zylstra Automotive & Diesel in Visalia, CA, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

heavily worn ball joint

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Zylstra Automotive & Diesel, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go. 

engine of vehicle

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Zylstra Automotive & Diesel in Visalia, CA have you covered. You hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on it’s last leg or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

car on road

If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

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