Automotive News & Information - TAG Automotive Repair

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our Flagstaff drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you.

Your car’s fuel system works with the rest of the engine control system to deliver the best performance with the lowest emissions. Check your car’s fuel system regularly or immediately if you smell gas or suspect a problem.

What does it do? - The fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for straining before it arrives at the injectors. A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance under a variety of speed and load conditions. Fuel injectors, when activated, spray a metered amount of fuel into the engine. Some vehicles use a return line system to return unused fuel back to the tank.

Jeff Richardson

Customer Review

★★★★★

These guys are awesome!!! I'm from Indiana, my sons car broke down while on vacation and these guys went out of their way to get him going again. Changed out a faulty fuel pump on a Saturday after spending the time to locate the needed part. Went above and beyond by working on their day off. Could not be happier with this shop and staff. Hard to find folks as honest and accommodating like these. Thanks again gents!!

If there’s one thing we know at TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ, we service all types of fleet vehicles and see many of the same problems come through the door again and again. Here are some easy early warning signs from our team here at TAG Automotive Repair, that signal your fleet vehicles are in need of maintenance soon.

Getting into the habit of saving on fuel now will mean you’ll be ready when prices start rising again. You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car, either. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.