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Eastside Tire & Auto Service Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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Eastside Tire & Auto Service Tech Question:I was driving on a local MARSHALLTOWN road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it sta...
Published on: Aug 30, 2026
Better Service At Eastside Tire & Auto Service For Better Fuel Economy
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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.
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Published on: Jun 15, 2025
Fuel System Service at Eastside Tire & Auto Service
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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
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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