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316 East Taylor St, Dekalb, IL 60115 815-756-2882

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Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Dekalb vehicles with this new type of engine?MOTOR WORKS Answer:GDI stands for Gasolin...
Published on: Jul 17, 2017

MOTOR WORKS Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Dekalb 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: Apr 25, 2016

Fuel System Service at MOTOR WORKS

Today's 
MOTOR WORKS 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 along the way...
Published on: Dec 21, 2015

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 14, 2015

Fuel Saving Tip from MOTOR WORKS: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Dekalb 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 28, 2015

MOTOR 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: Apr 15, 2014

Simple Answers from MOTOR WORKS for Dekalb: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?MOTOR WORKS Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performance and f...
Published on: Mar 18, 2014

Simple Answers from MOTOR WORKS for Dekalb: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?MOTOR WORKS Answer:There are actually a lot of things Dekalb drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of the firs...
Published on: Mar 07, 2014