Jim Phibbs Auto Service
215 Agnes Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919 8655883678

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E85 Fuel Safety For Knoxville 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: Feb 06, 2023

Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Knoxville, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in th...
Published on: Nov 28, 2022

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: Oct 24, 2021

Jim Phibbs Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Knoxville 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 ...
Published on: Aug 21, 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: Aug 09, 2021

Simple Answers from Jim Phibbs Auto Service for Knoxville: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Jim Phibbs Auto Service Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in perfo...
Published on: Jan 07, 2021

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Knoxville vehicles with this new type of engine?Jim Phibbs Auto Service Answer:GDI stands f...
Published on: Oct 14, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Jim Phibbs Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Knoxville 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 ...
Published on: Sep 12, 2020