Automotive News & Information - Rhodes Engines

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at Rhodes Engines in St Charles want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO has the answers.

Your bumper covers are always in danger. Between other drivers, obstacles in the road, flash floods, or any other hazard you may encounter, at some point it’s likely your bumper covers will accrue some damage. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we can fix that.

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From Rhodes Engines in St Charles, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.