Norwood Auto Service
6055 N. Northwest Hwy. Chicago, IL 60631 / 773.774.7333

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Fuel Injector Cleaning In

In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time i...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

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

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

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

Improve Your Fuel Economy In Chicago

The US government has a website dedicated to helping us use less fuel.  It presents the cost savings in a way we can all relate to, no matter what kind of vehicle we drive.  Here’s an ...
Published on: Apr 19, 2022

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

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

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Norwood Auto Service in Chicago

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: Mar 20, 2020