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At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, we are fully dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Our technicians work hard to ensure timely, friendly, and efficient maintenance and repairs that you can rely on.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Schaeffer Automotive, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

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.