Eastside Tire & Auto Service
1206 E MAIN ST MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158 | (641) 752-9474

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Better Service At Eastside Tire & Auto Service For Better Fuel Economy

{{ image('MzA5') }} MARSHALLTOWN drivers who maintain their vehicles make them more efficient. A car or truck that is well-maintained works the way it was designed to, and that means it uses less fue...
Published on: Apr 26, 2026

E85 Fuel Safety For MARSHALLTOWN 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: Dec 14, 2025

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in MARSHALLTOWN

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. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

Fuel System Service at Eastside Tire & Auto Service

Today's 
Eastside Tire & Auto Service post contains 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. Somewh...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025

Fuel Saving Tip from Eastside Tire & Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for MARSHALLTOWN 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 will ...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Eastside Tire & Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy.  Bottom line – the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use.  It all adds up in a big way...
Published on: May 26, 2024

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other MARSHALLTOWN vehicles with this new type of engine?Eastside Tire & Auto Service Answer:GDI ...
Published on: Mar 29, 2024

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: Aug 14, 2023