Something we hear quite frequently from STOW residents is that their fuel economy is down and their vehicle just doesn't have the pep it used to. When that happens, one of the things we look for ...
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Joe's Auto Answer:There are actually a lot of things STOW drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of the first t...
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When someone mentions diesels around STOW, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the old...
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Most STOW residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to STOW from the factory with c...
Let’s review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way...
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time i...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other STOW vehicles with this new type of engine?Joe's Auto Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline D...
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Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Joe's Auto Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performance and fu...
