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Simple Answers from McLean Auto Repair for Elgin: Improve Fuel Economy
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?McLean Auto Repair Answer:There are actually a lot of things Elgin drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of th...
Published on: Jul 06, 2023
Forced Induction
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Most Elgin residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Elgin from the factory with...
Published on: Apr 24, 2023
Simple Answers from McLean Auto Repair for Elgin: Fuel System Service
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Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?McLean Auto Repair Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performanc...
Published on: Feb 01, 2023
Time To Take Another Look at Diesels
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If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Dec 11, 2022
Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Elgin
Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient. It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel: And you save money.
To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Aug 17, 2022
Fuel Saving Tip from McLean Auto Repair: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Elgin residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be cons...
Published on: May 02, 2021
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at McLean Auto Repair in Elgin
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Jan 18, 2021
McLean Auto Repair Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that Elgin 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....
Published on: Oct 13, 2020