Darrell's Firestone: Good Service and Good Fuel EconomyPosted August 18, 2019 7:19 AMMost Farmington auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Darrell's Firestone, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Farmington drivers actually save?
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 / $3.50 / $4.00 AIR FILTER 10%.30.35.40 Fixing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve economy by up to 40 percent. That's a whopping $1.40 in savings per gallon. Bring your car to Darrell's Firestone in Farmington and we'll check your oxygen sensor.
DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 FAULTY O2 SENSOR 40%1.201.401.60
Here's an easy one for Farmington auto owners. Inflate your tires to the recommended pressure. That could save you three percent or 11 cents a gallon. Even a little drop in pressure will bring down your economy, so check your tires every week.
DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 TIRE INFLATION 3%.09.11.12 Your vehicle has recommended a specific weight of motor oil. The recommendation is based on engine design and will give you the best protection. Using a heavier weight could cost one to two percent in reduced economy, or up to seven cents a gallon. Another thing Farmington vehicle owners can do to improve that costs nothing is to toss the junk out of our trunks. In other words, clean out the car and stop hauling around non-essentials. Don't treat your vehicle like a storage locker. Dumping 100 pounds of extra weight adds up to a 2% savings at the pump. Darrell's Firestone
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We have established longterm and stable partnerships with various clients thanks to our excellence in solving their automotive needs!
I had two separate repairs done at Darrel's Firestone Farmington Mi. my 2007silverado had a driveshaft rebuilt. And next job was a fuel pump install. Truck runs and drives good. I'm pleased with Darrel's Firestone
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