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8155 ROSWELL ROAD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

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Saturday & Sunday: Closed

A Tribute to Roderick L. “Rod” McCullough
Founder of McCullough Auto Care & Tire

With heavy hearts, we announce that the McCullough Auto Care family has lost our father, founder, and mentor. Roderick “Rod” L. McCullough passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. A man of integrity, quiet strength, and entrepreneurial spirit, Rod built a lasting legacy in both business and community, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

Roderick moved to the Atlanta area from his native home in Anderson, South Carolina, in the 1960s, focused on starting his family business. He became a successful businessman during the 1970s, owning and operating several Shell service stations throughout the area. In 1969, he founded McCullough Auto Care in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with just $1,200 and a clear vision. Over the decades, Rod grew the business into a trusted name, known for its honest service and family-oriented values.

Rod found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved long bike rides, peaceful walks along his favorite beach, and cheering on his beloved Clemson Tigers. Above all, he was most proud of his family. He celebrated their accomplishments with pride and never missed an opportunity to remind others that “family is the most important thing in life.”

Rod’s legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, many of whom have followed in his footsteps and contributed to the family business.  Through every customer served, every child mentored, and every value passed down, Rod McCullough’s legacy endures — a testament to a life well-lived and a family business built on trust, hard work, and heart.

Every modern car has four primary filters: the cabin air filter, engine air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter. Proper filter maintenance is essential for keeping your car in working order. We’ve outlined what each filter does and how often you should change them below. 

Cabin Air Filter

The cabin air filter keeps the air inside your vehicle’s cabin clean. It works to minimize dust, smoke, and odors within the vehicle. Atlanta has plenty of dusty construction areas, which can make your cabin air filter work overtime. Each vehicle manufacturer will recommend how often you should replace your cabin air filter, with a general rule of every 15,000 to 25,000 miles. At a minimum, you should change your cabin air filter once a year. 

Engine Air Filter

Your engine needs air to function. The engine air filter removes dust and other particles that may be sucked into your engine while it pulls air through. Dirty engine air filters can cause a handful of problems, like poor performance, reduced power, and lower fuel economy. A dirty engine air filter can also cause your engine to malfunction if not replaced on a timely basis. Engine air filters should be replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. 

Fuel Filter

Fuel filters will catch impurities within your fuel and prevent them from entering your engine. Allowing these impurities to enter your engine can negatively impact performance. Waiting too long to replace your fuel filter can result in sludge build-up within your engine. Your driving habits and environments will impact when to replace your fuel filter, but generally speaking, they should be replaced every 30,000 miles.

Oil Filter

The purpose of engine oil is to keep your engine’s mechanical parts lubricated. As the oil gets dirty, it gets sludgy and can cause your engine to underperform. You should replace your oil filter at the time of your oil change, which we can do for you!

Filter Maintenance Is Essential!

Whether you prefer to change your filters or have our ASE-Certified technicians change them for you at your scheduled service, the four primary filters in your car are crucial to keeping everything working as designed. Contact us to schedule your service to change your filters today!