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Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Castle Rock vehicles with this new type of engine?1 STOP Tire & Auto Service Answer:GDI sta...
Published on: Jan 27, 2023

Fuel System Service at 1 STOP Tire & Auto Service

Today's 
1 STOP 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. Somewher...
Published on: Dec 10, 2022

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: Apr 22, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at 1 STOP Tire & Auto Service in Castle Rock

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: Dec 26, 2021

E85 Fuel Safety For Castle Rock 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: Nov 11, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip from 1 STOP Tire & Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Castle Rock 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 b...
Published on: Nov 06, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Castle Rock residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Castle Rock from the facto...
Published on: Sep 12, 2021

Minimizing Blind Spots In Castle Rock For Safer Driving

When we Castle Rock travel around Colorado, 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: Mar 24, 2021