Elstro Auto
1119 NW 5TH ST RICHMOND, Indiana 47374| (765) 488-1011

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Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Richmond auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board...
Published on: Feb 22, 2026

No Two Are Alike (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

You've just taken your vehicle in to figure out why the air conditioning isn't working.  You remember a friend of yours just had to get a new evaporator, and your service advisor has told you it'...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026

Auto Repair Ethics in Richmond

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair.  Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else.  In the automotive worl...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: May 11, 2025

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Elstro Auto Really Save Gas?

{{ image('MzAy') }} Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is i...
Published on: Oct 27, 2024

Don't Be a Stranger

You wouldn't walk into a different dentist's office every time you needed a tooth looked at.  You wouldn't pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut.  And on Tax Day?&nb...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024