Automotive News & Information - Rhodes Engines

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Rhodes Engines has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

There are many factors that go into making Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO a repair shop that’s above the rest.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

Tune-ups are an important and frequently neglected aspect of automotive care. Most drivers don’t really consider the mechanical condition of their car, so long as nothing is wrong with it. However, if a vehicle is tuned-up and maintained correctly, many mechanical failures (and expenses) will be avoided altogether. So whne is the right time to get a tune-up?

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.