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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
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
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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
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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
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
Jim Phibbs Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that anyone 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: Jul 16, 2020
Gasoline Direct Injection
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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 13, 2019