Fuel Mileage
Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your Check Engine light comes on, get it checked at Douglas Automotive Repair. Many conditions that cause the check engine light to come on affect fuel economy,…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip – Check Your Alignment
Imagine you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground fast. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side. That would slow you…
Read MoreService To Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that drivers 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. For example, replacing your dirty engine air filter will pay for itself in fuel savings before your next oil change –…
Read MoreWill Proper Auto Maintenance Really Save Gas?
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 prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But we don’t always extend those good habits into the…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip
We’ve recently experienced some of the lowest gas prices in years. As they start to creep back up, Douglas Automotive Repair wanted to pass along some fuel saving tips. There’s not much we can do about the price of gas, but we can control–up to a point–how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically…
Read MoreWhat Benefit Will I Get Out Of A Fuel System Cleaning?
Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you’ll see in performance and fuel efficiency. But it’s vital not to wait until your engine is running poorly, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or maybe even damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter. Look, gasoline is a petroleum-based product and will…
Read MoreThings You Can Do To Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your Car or SUV, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way. For example, replacing your dirty engine air filter will pay for itself in fuel savings before your next…
Read MoreAsk the Tech: What Can I Do to Improve Fuel Efficiency?
There are actually a lot of things you can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of the first things motorists should do is make sure their tires are properly inflated. On the inside of the driver’s door or door jamb is a plate that indicates the correct tire pressure. Careful – there…
Read MoreAsk the Tech: When Should I Change My Spark Plugs
I’m confused about when I should get my spark plugs replaced. What’s the deal? Douglas Automotive Repair Inc Answer:Well it can be confusing because there are several types of spark plugs and some last longer than others. Your owner’s manual will have a recommendation for when your spark plugs should be changed. Here’s a little…
Read MoreFuel Injector Cleaning
Something we hear quite frequently from our customers is that their fuel economy is down and their car or SUV just doesn’t have the pep it used to. When that happens, one of the things we look for is clogged fuel injectors. The engine management computer tells your fuel injectors exactly when to squirt fuel into your…
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