Fuel Economy

  • Hey Zion Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
    Higher Zion fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Zion drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of thei...
    Published on: May 09, 2016
  • Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Northwest Auto And Tire 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 prol...
    Published on: Aug 09, 2016
  • Good Service at Northwest Auto And Tire Equals Good Fuel Economy in Zion
    Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Zion drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in ILLINO...
    Published on: Oct 01, 2017
  • Fuel for Thought
    If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components.  They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. Th...
    Published on: Sep 23, 2018
  • Wasteful Thinking
    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: Jan 02, 2019
  • Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
    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: Nov 21, 2021
  • 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: Mar 20, 2022
  • 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: Nov 27, 2022