Winter is coming. The harsh days of the cold months in the Castleton, Fishers and Noblesville area can be very hard on our cars. Cold temperatures can effect just about every automotive system and degrade it’s performance. Not to mention how the the dirt and road salt can cause problems too. However, there are some […]
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Is My Car Worth Fixing?
Is My Car Worth Fixing? We get this question a lot. The proper answer to that question will vary in great detail depending on several situations. My objective in the post is to give you things to think about so that you can make a more informed and thoughtful decision. I would hate for you […]
Fuel Injector Cleaning
Hey Indianapolis. Castleton, and Fishers drivers, Today’s topic is Fuel. Fuel can leaves deposits as it circulates through your fuel system. It can cause big problems. Gum and varnish build up inside your car’s fuel lines, throttle body and the injectors. It’s like plaque that can build-up in our arteries – basically it can restrict […]
How Air Filters Improve Gas Mileage
I’m sure most of you know that Air and Fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount of which is determined by how hard you press on the accelerator, by going up or down a hill, or by the load you are carrying as you drive around the Indianapolis, Castleton or […]
Saving Gas in The Indianapolis, Castelton or Fishers Area
Even though we’ve seen high gas prices come down a little it still hits hard on most of our budgets. If the price you pay for fuel is consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to put off other needs of your automobile – like scheduled maintenance at Professional Automotive. News […]
Battery Failure
Professional Automotive Tech Question On Your Battery Professional Automotive Tech Question: I’m Jon in Indianapolis, IN. For some time now. I’ve been having some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so naturally I bought a new battery. After I first installed the battery everything was fine. Then a short time later I started […]
GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection)
What is GDI? Professional Automotive Answer: GDI stands for Gasoline Direct Injection. It’s a type of fuel injection that more and more manufacturers are using these days. It’s different from the normal port fuel injection you may be more familiar with. Port Fuel Injection uses a small port on the outside of the cylinder on […]
Dealership vs. Independent Repair Shops
Dealership vs. Independent Repair Shops There are so any times Professional Automotive beats the dealership not only in service but in being able to repair something they couldn’t. I would love to share this with our neighbors but how do you do it without sounding like your ringing your own bell? I want others to […]
Visual Blind Spots
When we drive in the Indianapolis, Castleton or Fishers area, we will encounter various blind spots. We can generally reduce those blind spots by making sure we adjust our side and rear view mirrors to give the best visual coverage possible. Make the adjustments to your car before you even start the engine. First, be […]
Suspension, Shocks, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods
February 2, 2015 Schedule A Suspension Inspection At Professional Automotive Today’s Indianapolis ProTalk article focuses on your suspension system. After many years of driving on our streets in the Indianapolis, Castleton, or Fishers area, your car’s suspension system components will eventually wear out. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth […]
