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

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at R.C. Bratcher, Inc, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

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

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our Owensboro drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

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 R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we can fix that.

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

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we want to keep you informed, and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?