Diesel Service& Repair
Full-service diesel repair, fleet maintenance, engine rebuilding, on-site mobile service, and complete machine shop — all under one roof in Burlington, KY. All makes and models. 30+ years of experience serving Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, OH.
General Diesel Repair
All Makes & Models
Bluegrass Diesel Specialists is a full-time, full-service diesel engine shop. We specialize exclusively in diesel engines — both over-the-road and industrial — which means our technicians have a depth of expertise that general auto repair shops simply cannot match. We diagnose and repair all makes and models of diesel engines, from common rail fuel systems to turbochargers and emissions systems. We also offer fleet preventive maintenance programs with customized PM schedules, priority scheduling, and detailed service records to keep your trucks on the road.
What's Included
- Fuel system diagnosis and repair (common rail, mechanical)
- Turbocharger service and replacement
- Cooling system repair and pressure testing
- Electrical and electronic diagnostics
- Emissions system service and repair
- Injector testing and replacement
- Cylinder head service
- Fleet preventive maintenance programs available
- All major brands: Cummins, Detroit, CAT, Perkins, Yanmar, and more
On-Site Mobile Service
We Come to Your Jobsite or Fleet Yard
Not every diesel engine can be towed to a shop — and it shouldn't have to be. Bluegrass Diesel Specialists offers on-site mobile service for industrial diesel engines in special applications. Whether you have a generator, a piece of construction equipment, or an industrial power unit, our technicians will travel to your facility to perform service and repairs on-site, minimizing downtime and eliminating the cost and risk of transport. We also provide scheduled fleet PM service at your location for multi-unit operations.
What's Included
- Travel to your facility for industrial diesel service
- Generator and stationary engine service
- Construction and agricultural equipment service
- Emergency breakdown response
- Scheduled fleet PM service at your location
- Serving all of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, OH
Engine Rebuilding & Remanufacturing
Factory Specifications Restored
When a repair isn't enough, Bluegrass Diesel Specialists' engine rebuilding and remanufacturing services can restore your diesel engine to factory specifications at a fraction of the cost of a new engine. Our experienced technicians perform complete teardown, inspection, machining, and reassembly using OEM-quality parts. We work on all makes and models of diesel engines.
What's Included
- Complete engine teardown and inspection
- Cylinder block machining and reconditioning
- Crankshaft grinding and polishing
- Cylinder head reconditioning and valve work
- New pistons, rings, bearings, and gaskets
- Reassembly to factory specifications
- Dyno testing available
- All makes and models
On-Site Machine Shop
Precision Engine Machining Services
Bluegrass Diesel Specialists operates a fully equipped on-site machine shop, giving us the capability to perform precision engine machining work that most diesel shops must outsource. Our in-house machining capability means faster turnaround, tighter quality control, and lower cost for customers who need engine rebuilding or reconditioning work. From valve grinding to cylinder boring, we have the equipment and expertise to restore your engine components to factory specifications.
What's Included
- Valve grinding and seat reconditioning
- Cylinder head resurfacing and pressure testing
- Cylinder boring and honing
- Crankshaft grinding and polishing
- Block decking and surface grinding
- Connecting rod reconditioning
- Cam bearing installation
- All diesel engine makes and models
Industrial Diesel
Generators, Compressors & Stationary Power Units
Bluegrass Diesel Specialists provides specialized service for industrial diesel engines in stationary and special applications. From standby generators and emergency power systems to industrial compressors and pumps, our technicians have the training and equipment to keep your critical power infrastructure running. We offer planned maintenance contracts for facilities that depend on diesel-powered equipment.
What's Included
- Standby and prime power generator service
- Industrial compressor and pump engine service
- Planned maintenance contracts for facilities
- Emergency breakdown response
- Load bank testing and commissioning
- All major industrial diesel brands
- DEUTZ authorized service included
- On-site service available
Parts & Accessories
Extensive Inventory & Supplier Network
Finding the right part for a diesel engine — especially an older or less common model — can be a challenge. Bluegrass Diesel Specialists maintains an extensive in-house inventory of parts for all popular makes and models of diesel engines. If we don't have it in stock, our broad network of suppliers means we can usually source hard-to-find parts quickly.
What's Included
- In-house parts inventory for all popular diesel brands
- Perkins, Yanmar, Cummins, DEUTZ, and more
- Hard-to-find and obsolete parts sourcing
- Online parts request form available
- OEM and quality aftermarket parts
- Filters, belts, hoses, gaskets, and more
Need a Hard-to-Find Part?
We specialize in sourcing diesel engine parts that are difficult to find elsewhere — including older, discontinued, and specialty engine parts. Submit a request and we'll track it down.
Schedule Your Service Today
Call us or submit a service request online. We'll get back to you promptly.