Corey's Automotive Repair & Service

05/20/2026

05/08/2026

Corey's Automotive Repair & Service (C.A.R.S) is now offering LIFETIME brakes pads. LIFETIME pads in addition to our 36 Month/36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty on our Repairs. Stop in for more details. C.A.R.S also offers1 New Tires. We will soon have state-of-the-art Tre equipment in addition to our New Vehicle Lifts.

02/18/2026

02/10/2026

Corey's Automotive Repair & Service, C.A.R.S. has positions available for experienced Automotive Technicians & Service Advisor. We are a Growing, Locally Veteran Owned Full Service Auto Repair Shop. We work on nearly all makes and models. If you would like to be a part of our team and are honest and hard working, we want to talk to you. You can apply at 224 S Baldwin Ave, Marion IN, 46952 or send a resume to [email protected] Attn: Corey or call 765-674-4444

02/07/2026

Today, let's talk about modern GDI fuel systems on most modern vehicles.
Why is it important to perform Fuel System Service (Fuel System Cleaning) on GDI vehicles?
Cleaning a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is critical because of a specific design flaw: fuel no longer washes over the intake valves to keep them clean. In traditional engines, gasoline acts as a solvent to prevent buildup, but in GDI engines, fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber, leaving valves vulnerable to rapid carbon accumulation.
Why Cleaning is Vital
Carbon Buildup Mitigation: Without the "washing" effect of fuel, oil vapors and unburned fuel residues harden into carbon on intake valves. If left untreated, this restricts airflow and can lead to expensive repairs like walnut blasting or engine teardowns.
Restores Performance: Cleaning removes deposits that cause rough idling, engine hesitation, stuttering, and a noticeable loss of horsepower.
Improves Fuel Efficiency: Clogged injectors disrupt the precise "mist" pattern required for optimal combustion. Restoration of this spray pattern can improve fuel economy by 20% or more.
Reduces Emissions: Incomplete combustion caused by dirty components leads to higher levels of pollutants and can cause a vehicle to fail emissions tests.

The BG Platinum Fuel Induction Service is an advanced engine cleaning for modern Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines, using specialized tools and cleaners like BG Platinum 44K to remove heavy carbon deposits from fuel injectors, intake valves, ports, and combustion chambers, restoring lost power, fuel efficiency, and performance while reducing emissions and rough idling. This comprehensive service addresses the specific challenges GDI engines face and often includes a Lifetime BG Protection Plan for added peace of mind.
This video provides an overview of the BG Platinum Fuel System Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1mlshJ2pug
And This video provides a great visual on how the engine and BG Fuel System Service work.

02/03/2026

Lost lots of freedoms that day!

You might not believe this, but there was a time when going to the airport didn’t require a ticket, an ID, or a reason to fly.

Friends, for much of the 20th century, U.S. airports were public spaces. You could walk straight to the gate, eat at restaurants, browse shops, and sit by the windows just to watch planes take off. Families treated airports like weekend outings. Some terminals even had outdoor observation decks built specifically for the public. Aviation wasn’t hidden behind checkpoints. It was part of everyday life.

This wasn’t a loophole. It was the design. Airports were meant to be open civic spaces, symbols of progress and connection. Saying goodbye meant standing at the jet bridge. Reunions happened the moment passengers stepped off the plane. The barrier between traveler and community barely existed.

Then everything changed.

After the September 11 attacks in 2001, security was moved to the front door of American aviation. The creation of the Transportation Security Administration reshaped airports almost overnight. Gates became restricted zones. Observation decks closed. Access narrowed. Airports stopped being places to gather and became places to pass through.

We gained safety, structure, and control, but we lost something quieter. Airports used to be where the public met the future face to face.

Now, they remind us how quickly shared spaces can disappear, and how rarely they return once fear redraws the map.

Some changes protect us. Others quietly change how human we feel while moving through the world.

01/22/2026

Timing Belts & Water Pumps. Why they need replaced & when.

Timing belts and water pumps don’t last forever. Over time, wear and tear take their toll. Manufacturers generally recommend replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5-7 years, whichever comes first.
Timing Belts are made of rubber and over time they decay, become hard and brittle. They can break, like a tire, or the cogs (teeth) can strip off and then the timing belt will slip. Once the belt breaks or slips, the engine will no longer run. If a timing belt breaks, the likelihood of not doing major engine damage on a later model vehicle is not very likely. Most modern engine are designed as "interference engines". This means the components are "timed" with such precision that one component moves out of the way while another is moving to occupy that space. If the synchronization is thrown off, these parts try to take up the same space and major engine damage occurs.

While Timing Belt & Water Pump Replacement are usually not a cheap repair, they are technically maintenance. Replacing them is always far more inexpensive than the major engine repair or replacement. This would not include the inconvenience associated with the downtime or the need to replace the vehicle if the timing were to fail.

Water Pumps are usually replaced with Timing Belt replacement, because most Timing Belt driven engines the timing belt drives the water pump. Additionally the life span of a water pump typically mirrors the life span of the timing belt.

Not all engines use timing belts, many use timing chains. While the task each has is the same, there are many differences between the two. We will cover Timing Chain Systems on another post.

Pictured is a typical Timing Belt System, followed by an aged Timing Belt where the Cogs (Teeth) Stripped, and a comparison photo of a Typical New & Used (Old) Timing Belt.