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Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Automotive care articles and videos Really Save Gas? Has Video

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 that we're also prol...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips) Has Video

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house.  But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it.  It goes into things like insur...
Published on: May 12, 2024

Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)

You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's accelera...
Published on: Apr 07, 2024

Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

If you’ve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor.  You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but...
Published on: May 15, 2022

Wasteful Thinking Has Video

With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin.  Some vehicles offer remote starting that le...
Published on: May 28, 2018

Hey Valparaiso Drivers: How Do You Save Gas? Has Video

Higher Valparaiso fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Valparaiso drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to ...
Published on: Apr 11, 2017

Good Service at Automotive care articles and videos Equals Good Fuel Economy in Valparaiso Has Video

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Valparaiso drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in ...
Published on: Apr 24, 2016