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Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Sandy residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Sandy from the factory with...
Published on: Aug 02, 2023

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Sandy vehicles with this new type of engine?McNeil's AutoCare Answer:GDI stands for Ga...
Published on: Jul 07, 2023

E85 Fuel Safety For Sandy 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: Jan 30, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip from McNeil's AutoCare: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Sandy 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 be cons...
Published on: Sep 11, 2022

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: Jan 30, 2022

McNeil's AutoCare Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Sandy drivers 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: Oct 10, 2021

Time To Take Another Look at Diesels

{{ image('MzU1') }} If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: May 12, 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: Mar 14, 2020