The Family Mechanic LLC

Monday we will be closing at noon to say goodbye to one of our own, all who knew Nick is welcome to join us.

Obituary information for Nicholas Allen Ditello View Nicholas Allen Ditello's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

With a heavy heart, I share the loss of one of our own, a brother from another mother, a true friend. Nick was one of a kind and passed doing what he loved, until we meet again, ride high in those clouds❤️

It’s a Subaru type of week!
One is getting a JDM engine swap and the other one is getting its head gaskets resealed!

Let’s talk GDI vehicles 🤗

Most newer vehicles used direct fuel injection and these fuel designs require some additional maintenance to ensure proper performance.

Signs of carbon build-up

The build-up of carbon can manifest itself in a number of ways including:

Loss of power especially when driving at higher speed
Poor acceleration
Cold stalling
Engine misfires
Reduced fuel efficiency
Check engine light turned on
Rough running
Engine judder at idle speed

Types of carbon build-up

Overtime, these deposits will build up on the injectors and valves, causing several issues:

Injectors: Carbon build-up on the tip of the injector can restrict fuel delivery causing the engine to run lean, in other words too much air and not enough fuel. This can cause several issues such as rough idle, misfires, poor fuel economy and increased emissions, as well as a greater risk of detonation and preignition. These deposits typically form in the period immediately after the engine if switched off, meaning that they will build up faster during shorter, more frequent trips.

Intake valves: Overtime, carbon can also build up on the intake valves, stopping them from opening and closing properly. This restricts air flow to the cylinders, reducing engine power and fuel economy. Although intake valve deposits are a normal by-product of combustion, they can build up quicker if the valve guides or seals are worn, or in vehicles with variable valve timing, where the valves are open for longer and are therefore exposed to more carbon particles

We off full GDI servicing to ensure your vehicle is running its best!

Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

Packages starting at $999.00

Sure keeping busy this week!

Sometimes we question our sanity when working on cars 🤣🤣🤣🥴❤️😉😎

We do reverse mount custom wheels all day long!

Ford Escapes and Midwest weather means it’s time for a new inner fender!

Has life (kids 🤣) gotten in the way of keeping your vehicle clean? We now offer full interior and exterior detailing!

I don’t care what the groundhog saw, we’re starting our spring cleaning now!

We will be out of the office August 5th through the 15th and will be back on the 16th at 8am.

Another Subaru “Deluxe oil change”!

Always fun to mix some bigger jobs into the day! 😊

Although we’ve been doing tires for the last 8 years we were limited on the types and size of wheels we could service, now with the new equipment we are now able to expand our services!

Another GM timing chain job!

We have no phone or internet at the shop today and limited power, feel free to message us through Facebook if you need to get ahold of us.

Have a great day and stay safe!

If we can’t rebar or add a shield we make them pretty 😍

Just a friendly reminder we are closing down the shop from August 5th through the 16th.