Category: Fuel Economy

As you drive your car, dirt and grime inevitably make their way into the various systems. While you don’t need to schedule a fuel system flush every year, you can take this preventative measure to increase the lifespan of your car. A little maintenance today always prevents major repair work needed tomorrow, and this advice…

With automotive servicing costs rising, some car owners try to perform their own car maintenance. However, some servicing is best left for the professionals. For example, fuel injectors are a component that can greatly affect the performance of your vehicle when dirty. Moreover, if you search the internet, you’ll find many blogs and videos showing…

Have you noticed a drop in your car’s fuel efficiency? Or, maybe it’s running rough or you’re having trouble starting it. The problem may be with your fuel system. Unfortunately, most car owners don’t hesitate to use the best fuel system cleaner recommended by their local auto part store. Let’s see if this is really…

Can you recall the last time you took your car in for a fuel system cleaning service? Probably not. Yet, neglecting any part of your vehicle can have disastrous results. For fast and friendly help, stop by  Havoline® Xpress Lube of Kernersville. Parts Of Your Fuel System As with many structures in your car, your…

Most automobiles have nine major systems with over 30,000 parts. Generally, for optimal performance from your vehicle, you need to maintain and service every component. Sometimes, we forget to service particular parts because today’s components are longer-lasting and more durable than in the past. For example, many people forget to follow through with fuel system…

As we head into the colder months, it is a great time to do preventative maintenance on your car. That way, you don’t have to worry about breaking down when the temperature is below freezing! One thing that all car owners should check regularly is tire pressure. When your car tires are inflated properly, you’ll…

Owning a car can be expensive. Maintenance and repairs are typically pretty costly. Then there is gas. If you drive a lot, you probably spend a lot of time at the gas station. The good news is that you can save fuel by focusing on these areas: Tire Pressure How long has it been since…

Listen to that little blinking light on your dashboard when it harasses you to get an oil change or routine maintenance. There is a reason why car manufacturers and dealerships set a specific mileage limit for this—usually around 5,000 miles or so. Oil changes do more than just keep your car running, they actually help…

With gas prices constantly on the rise, improving gas mileage to get the most of each gallon is a concern from drivers everywhere. No matter how good your gas mileage is said to be by the owner’s manual for your car there are several factors that decrease your vehicle’s efficiency in this area. As a…

A fuel injector is a tiny piece of technology that supplies fuel to your car’s engine. Without it, you would not be able to drive your vehicle. It is important to keep your fuel injectors clean so that your car can perform at its peak. Fuel injection cleaning is essential to keep your engine running…