McLean Auto Repair
965 North McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123 847.741.9576

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Simple Answers from McLean Auto Repair for Elgin: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} 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

{{ image('MzU0') }} 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

{{ image('MzUx') }} 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

{{ image('MzU1') }} 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

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Elgin vehicles with this new type of engine?McLean Auto Repair Answer:GDI stands for G...
Published on: Apr 18, 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