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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.

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.