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

When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at R.C. Bratcher, Inc here are a few tips.

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For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

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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. R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY 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.

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At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

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At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

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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? R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY has the answers.

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. R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.