This fuel saving tip for Gig Harbor 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...
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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...
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Most Gig Harbor residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Gig Harbor from the fa...
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...
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Most Gig Harbor residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Gig Harbor from the factory...
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Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Mackert Automotive Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performanc...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Gig Harbor vehicles with this new type of engine?Mackert Automotive Answer:GDI stands for G...
There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
