Automotive Industry News & Information - R.C. Bratcher, Inc

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you've probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here's a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at R.C. Bratcher, Inc. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.