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Proper Grade of Gas
There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
Published on: Jun 11, 2023
Forced Induction
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Most Mount Prospect residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Mount Prospect fro...
Published on: Dec 12, 2021
E85 Fuel Safety For Mount Prospect Drivers
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: Mar 15, 2021
Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Mount Prospect
Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient. It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel: And you save money.
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Published on: Dec 13, 2020
Fuel Saving Tip from Bruce Automotive: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Mount Prospect residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor wil...
Published on: Sep 27, 2020
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Bruce Automotive in Mount Prospect
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Feb 23, 2020
Your Nose Knows Gasoline
Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
Published on: Oct 30, 2019
Fuel System
I’d like to give you a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere alo...
Published on: May 07, 2019