Automotive News & Information - Schaeffer Automotive

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.