Old Town Auto Service
210 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501 707.442.4556

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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: Jul 24, 2023

Old Town 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: Jun 15, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Old Town Auto Service in Eureka

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: Apr 03, 2023

Fuel System Service at Old Town Auto Service

Today's 
Old Town 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. Somewhere alo...
Published on: Apr 01, 2023

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: Dec 18, 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 15, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Eureka residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Eureka from the factory wi...
Published on: Apr 12, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Old Town Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Eureka 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 con...
Published on: Nov 24, 2021