Auto & Tire Works
1200 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80232 303.975.9123

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Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Denver, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the o...
Published on: May 28, 2023

Auto & Tire Works 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: May 11, 2023

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Denver

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Apr 16, 2023

Auto & Tire Works Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} Auto & Tire Works Tech Question:I was driving on a local Denver road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed...
Published on: Mar 13, 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: Jan 07, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Auto & Tire Works in Denver

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: Jun 27, 2021

Auto & Tire Works Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Denver 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 way...
Published on: Jul 11, 2020

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Denver vehicles with this new type of engine?Auto & Tire Works Answer:GDI stands for Gasoli...
Published on: Jul 04, 2020