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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: Sep 25, 2022
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: Jan 01, 2022
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: Sep 12, 2021
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.
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Published on: Apr 02, 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: Mar 05, 2018
Hey St. Charles Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
Higher St. Charles fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of St. Charles drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on t...
Published on: Dec 11, 2017
Good Service at Sparks Tire & Auto Equals Good Fuel Economy in St. Charles
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us St. Charles drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in...
Published on: Aug 17, 2017
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Sparks Tire & Auto 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 21, 2016