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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.

That’s a fair question because after all, my car still starts and runs fine. However, trouble could very well be on the way.

The vehicle’s engine uses a massive amount of air to operate and generate the power to propel the car forward…. like 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel. The air flowing through the engine needs to be free of harmful particles that could damage the engine, or at the very least, cause delicate engine parts to wear out prematurely. Air is not just a source for reducing heat against the radiator, it passes through the engine and the car won’t start without it.

The air all around us contains dust, dirt, pollen, spores, etc. Certain areas of the country are more dusty or sandy than others. There are more pollutants in the metropolitan areas where we drive. How we use our vehicles plays a role in the air our engines take in. The air filter is like our bodies’ lungs…without good, clean air hitting our systems, our bodies will not feel very good.

The air flows past the mass airflow (MAF) sensor on its way to the engine. The MAF sensor tells the engine control computer how much air is coming so the computer can send the proper amount of fuel into the engine to maintain the correct air-to-fuel ratio.

When dirty air is flowing past the filter, detrimental dirt starts to build upon the delicate MAF sensor elements causing incorrect air flow readings. The computer then sends incorrect amounts of fuel to the engine. This can rob power from the engine. But the harm comes from unburned fuel passing out through the exhaust system and getting caught in the catalytic converter leading to a very pricey repair.

So replace your engine air filter and keep your car running smoothly now and avoid premature repairs. Your NAPA AutoCare service professional can give you options on what type of filter is best for your driving area and habits. Like your lungs, your air filter is vital to the long-term health of your vehicle.