Fuel Economy

  • Hey Riverside Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
    Higher Riverside fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Riverside drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to so...
    Published on: Feb 20, 2017
  • Will Proper Auto Maintenance at California Smog & Automotive Institute 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: Feb 20, 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 03, 2019
  • Good Service at California Smog & Automotive Institute Equals Good Fuel Economy in Riverside
    Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Riverside drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in C...
    Published on: May 31, 2020
  • 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: Nov 15, 2020
  • 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: Apr 03, 2022
  • Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
    Most Riverside drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. CA folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Riverside drivers all know — or should kno...
    Published on: Sep 04, 2022
  • 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: Dec 10, 2023