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Simple Answers from Norwood Auto Service for Chicago: Improve Fuel Economy

Simple Answers from Norwood Auto Service for Chicago: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Norwood Auto Service Answer:There are actually a lot of things Chicago drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One o...
Published on: May 17, 2026
A Clean Fuel System In Chicago

A Clean Fuel System In Chicago

Your fuel system encompasses everything it takes to get fuel from your tank to your engine.  Starting with your fuel pump, which is in the tank, there are the fuel lines, fuel filter, throttle as...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026
Proper Grade of Gas

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: Nov 23, 2025
Fuel System

Fuel System

I’d like to give you 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: Aug 20, 2023
Norwood Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Norwood 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: Mar 05, 2023
Norwood Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Norwood Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Chicago 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 wa...
Published on: Aug 19, 2022
Time To Take Another Look at Diesels

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: Feb 10, 2021
Fuel Saving Tip from Norwood Auto Service: Gas Cap

Fuel Saving Tip from Norwood Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Chicago 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 co...
Published on: Aug 17, 2020