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Fuel Saving Tip from The Pit Stop: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Glenwood Springs 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 w...
Published on: Sep 10, 2023

Minimizing Blind Spots In Glenwood Springs For Safer Driving

When we Glenwood Springs travel around CO, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. ...
Published on: May 03, 2023

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: Oct 12, 2022

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: Jul 17, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at The Pit Stop in Glenwood Springs

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: Apr 15, 2022

The Pit Stop Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Glenwood Springs 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...
Published on: Mar 17, 2022

E85 Fuel Safety For Glenwood Springs 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 17, 2021

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Glenwood Springs vehicles with this new type of engine?The Pit Stop Answer:GDI stands for G...
Published on: Aug 13, 2020