Fuel Economy10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel EconomyRegardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldnt you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a smaller rolling diameter and more res... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on October 12, 2025 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on August 25, 2024 Save Fuel by Watching Your WeightMost Marion drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Iowa folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Marion drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we ca... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on August 04, 2024 Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on January 01, 2023 Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Blair's Ferry Automotive in MarionWith Marion gas prices being what they are, many of us in Iowa are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Marion area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Iowa. But th... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on April 17, 2022 Fuel for ThoughtIf you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump.The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on January 30, 2022 Hey Marion Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?Higher Marion fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Marion drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel p... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on February 17, 2019 |
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