Monthly Archives: May 2013

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at garysautorepair

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at garysautorepair

When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Florissant can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Florissant when your wheels are out of alignment results in uneven tire wear. This is dangerous … and expensive. Worst case scenario, you have a blowout on a crowded Missouri highway. It can also cause premature wear to your suspension system, which can be really expensive to repair. At the very least, you may have to replace your tires years too early. The ideal alignment for your vehicle was designed by its engineers. Alignment service at garysautorepair starts with an inspection of the steering and suspension – to see if anything's bent or broken. Then your friendly and knowledgeable garysautorepair technician will look at tire condition.From there, the ... read more

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Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Missouri Roads?

Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Missouri spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is the number one traffic safety concern.)So what does this have to do with how your vehicle smells while you're driving around Florissant?Well, which scent did you think makes drivers more alert? Is it: A. Strawberry B. New Car C. Pine D. Warm Vanilla Breeze It's C. Drivers are more alert and have less fatigue with pine scent in the vehicle, according to AroMetrics.And, drivers were less angry with overall improved driving performance with strawberry and pine scents.And you thought they just smelled nice. garysautorepair1779 N Hwy 67Florissant, Missouri 6303331

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Fuel Injection Basics for Florissant

Fuel Injection Basics for Florissant

All modern Florissant vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Florissant drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine.So how many fuel injectors does your vehicle have? There's one for each cylinder. So four, six or eight for most folks in Florissant, Missouri. Some vehicles have 10 or 12 cylinders. The engine control computer makes adjustments to the fuel injector as it monitors the engine and other sensors. Fuel injectors are a pretty high-tech.garysautorepair can help Florissant drivers with a fuel injector cleaning service. What's the benefit? In order to work right, the fuel injectors have to deliver the fuel at a precise pressure at a very precise time. It's important that the fuel is sprayed in a particular pattern as determined by the engine design.Over time, varni ... read more

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Fuel System

How Do You Save Gas in Florissant, Missouri?

How Do You Save Gas in Florissant, Missouri?

No one in Florissant, Missouri, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Missouri fuel prices, however, have spurred Florissant drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we still need to drive (we love our vehicles, after all!), so it makes sense to try and increase our fuel economy however we can.Let's look at a real life example. This man has one of those really big SUVs. Lots of kids and horses to haul around, you know. His family was planning a four day camping trip. Here's what he did to cut his fuel costs:First, he installed a new, high flow engine air filter. Then he had his service center change his oil, flush his cooling system and service his front and rear differentials along with the transfer case. He also had a fuel system cleaning, replaced his PCV valve and breather element. He also made sure his ... read more

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garysautorepair: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy

garysautorepair: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy

Most Florissant auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At garysautorepair, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Florissant drivers actually save?In today's garysautorepair article, we're focusing on the things you can do to improve your vehicle’s economydriving around Missouri. We'll tell you the potential savings per gallon of gas at $3.50, and we'll show a chart that also shows the savings at $3.00 and $4.00.   DOLLARS PER GALLON $3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 TUNE UP 4%.12.14.16 The next item is replacing a clogged engine air filter. Your engine needs enough air to burn fuel efficiently for the best mileage. A clean air filter means you get plenty of air. The fact that the air's clean protects your engine. That can save you up to 10 percent or 35 cents a gallon.   DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 ... read more

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Fuel System
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