Fuel Economy

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 acceleration isn’t what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle’s fuel and air induction systems cleaned.…

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 it’s important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues.…

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 insurance, repairs and fuel.  One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel…

With TIGARD gas prices being what they are, many of us in OR are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. TIGARD area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in OR. But there are…

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 let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment.  But is letting your vehicle idle like…

Higher TIGARD fuel prices aren’t going away any time soon. That’s not good news for our wallets. A lot of TIGARD drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money. North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel prices.…