Mac’s Diesel & Trailer Repair provides experienced mobile diesel mechanic services for onsite heavy-duty truck & trailer repairs in Lexington, KY & the surrounding areas in Kentucky. At Mac’s, our diesel mechanics come to your location to perform a wide range of mobile truck repair services. Call now for service.
Your truck and trailer are built tough but aren’t immune to damage from the environment. From rust to dents, having access to proper welding & fabrication services means effective repair when your truck and trailer begin to deteriorate.
Your trailer does a lot for you, so it’s only fair you give it a little love back. Mac's Diesel & Trailer Repair offers comprehensive trailer alignment services and is fully mobile. No matter how bad the trailer is misaligned, Mac can take care of it.
Keeping your bus fleet running efficiently is a matter of both earning money and customer safety. Mac's Diesel & Trailer Repair & Truck Repair offers full comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for public and private-sector buses so your buses can spend more time serving the community and less time in the yard.
PROVIDING MOBILE SERVICES TO LEXINGTON, FRANKFORT, WINCHESTER, RICHMOND, GEORGETOWN, & SURROUNDING KENTUCKY AREAS
Is your heavy-duty suspension not performing as well as it once did? Whether your ride is getting super rough or your airbags fail to build up pressure, you can count on Mac's Diesel & Trailer Repair to get your system back in shape. Call today to schedule an appointment for a mobile suspension service.
Ever wonder what protects you from the harmful emissions produced by your diesel engine? Well, that’s what your exhaust is responsible for! From protecting our natural environment to funneling emissions away from your passenger compartment, your exhaust is a critically important system.
Is your AC not keeping you cool during the summer? Is your heater not keeping you warm during those cold winter months? At Mac's Diesel & Trailer Repair, we offer extensive HVAC repair and maintenance services on a fully mobile basis. Call today to schedule an appointment for service!
Both your EGR system and your DPF are critical to the functionality of your aftertreatment system. At Mac’s Diesel & Trailer Repair, we offer everything from EGR valve repair to DPF regeneration services. Give us a call during our regular business hours to schedule an appointment for mobile service.
Get in touch with Mac’s Diesel to schedule mobile truck repair service with a mobile mechanic in Lexington, Kentucky & the surrounding areas today!
We wouldn’t choose the gauge with the nicer-looking answer. If two gauges disagree, you’ve found a disagreement, not proof that the tire is fine or that one tool must be right. It takes a verified reference to sort out which reading you can trust. And yes, it’s possible to have
It can replace escaping air in some circumstances. It cannot patch a hole, inspect a casing, or tell you that continuing the run is safe. We’d keep those questions separate, because “the pressure is holding” can sound a lot more reassuring than it deserves to. At Mac’s Diesel & Trailer
How often are you reaching for the coolant jug? That’s one of the first questions we’d ask about a recurring leak. Once you’ve started planning top-offs around your trips, it’s time to arrange an inspection. You shouldn’t have to carry extra coolant just to keep the level where it belongs.
Start with cold tires—generally before driving or after the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours. Remove the valve cap, press a tire pressure gauge firmly onto the valve stem, and compare the reading with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure. Adjust as needed and replace the valve cap. Check the spare when applicable.
For most passenger vehicles, look on the driver’s door placard or in the owner’s manual. The pressure molded onto the tire sidewall is not necessarily the correct operating pressure for your vehicle. Commercial vehicles may require tire manufacturer load-and-inflation tables based on tire size, configuration and actual axle loads.
Tire pressure drops as temperatures fall, which can trigger the tire pressure monitoring system. Check all tires with a gauge rather than assuming the warning is only weather-related. Inflate them to the specified cold pressure, and have recurring pressure loss inspected for leaks or damage.
No. A TPMS sensor helps warn drivers about pressure problems, but it does not replace regular manual checks. Some tire pressure monitoring systems measure pressure directly, while others infer changes from wheel-speed data. A warning that persists after pressures are corrected may require a leak inspection, system reset or sensor diagnosis.
Use equipment rated for the tire’s required pressure and follow the vehicle and tire manufacturers’ procedures. Automatic tire inflation systems can help maintain pressure, but they do not replace inspections for damage, wear or leaks. A tire valve extension can improve access to dual-wheel valves, but it must fit correctly and be checked for leakage. Damaged or severely underinflated commercial tires should be assessed by a qualified tire technician before inflation.
