Memphis Auto Repair

With MEMPHIS gas prices being what they are, many of us in TN are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. MEMPHIS area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in TN. But there are things all MEMPHIS drivers can do to save fuel: We can improve our driving habits and stay on top of preventive maintenance at Winchester Tire & Alignment. These things make small savings possible, but they can really add up.Let's start with driving habits. One major gas-eater is jackrabbit starts. A smooth, gradual acceleration uses a lot less fuel. It's also easier on your engine and drivetrain, so you'll prolong their lives as well.If you drive with one foot on the brake, stop. That creates drag, increasing fuel usage and reducing the useful life of your brakes.Slowing down can really add up on gas savings over time for MEMPHIS drivers. Driving five to ... read more

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us MEMPHIS drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in TN, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive maintenance and more courteous driving?The US government has a website that actually answers that question. Let's look at some of the data and find out if any of these fuel-saving ideas are really worth the effort. We've all heard that a tune-up can improve gas mileage. It turns out that it can save us 4% at the pump. At $3.50 a gallon, that's 14¢ per gallon in savings, and at $4.00 a gallon, that's a 16¢ per gallon savings.Other common repair items can also save you at the pump. For example, if your oxygen sensor is faulty, it's not delivering the information to your engine's computer that allows it to calculate the right fuel-to-air ratio. The result? The fue ... read more