Automotive Industry News & Information - Schaeffer Automotive

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.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, we can fix that.

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Schaeffer Automotive, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging. Diesel systems are a little more important, and parts rely heavily on one another to avoid damage and keep working properly, as well as maintenance and repair from professional technicians.