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Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN has the answers.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, we have you covered. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we can do it all - and a big part of that is done by employing ASE certified technicians.

man broke down on side of road with car hood up

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

At Schaeffer Automotive, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Huntingburg, IN; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.

The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So why do tires need to be rotated and how do you know when the right time is for your vehicle?

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg has the info you need to properly jump-start your car.