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Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system.

If you drive, you’re eventually going to have to deal with a flat tire. Flat tires often come at the most inconvenient times but knowing what to do and how to handle them will help you be comfortable when the need arises. So if you find yourself with a flat, here’s what to do next, from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, we specialize in detailed knowledge of complicated, performance systems. One such system, which is becoming ever more precise and complex, is the suspension on your car. Luxury and performance vehicles are innovators and leaders in the suspension field; and as such, it takes leading technicians to service them.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backward, when you’re in reverse.) At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.