Thursday, March 15, 2012

Correct Tire Pressure- More Important Than You May Realize!

How long has it been since you last checked your tire pressure?  Is it really that important? You bet it is!

By keeping your tires filled with the CORRECT air pressure, your vehicle will be safer, more comfortable to ride in, and get more mileage out of that expensive gas that everyone hates to buy!

Need more reasons?  Check This Out!  If you need help checking your tires for proper air pressure, we are always honored to be your choice for auto repair in Santa Maria.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

What Causes Gas Prices To Rise And Fall?

What in the world is going on with gas prices lately?  When you work at a gas station, you receive a lot of questions like that.  So what is causing it? Is it trouble in the middle east? Hurricane season? 

Here is a short article with at least a few of the variables involved in the volatility of gas prices.

If you want another take on explaining the rise and fall of gas prices you can check out this video and draw your own conclusions!


As always, we hope this information was helpful and educational.

Provided by your local Santa Maria auto repair and gas station.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Warning! Keep Your Cooling System Clean!

How important is it to keep your vehicle's cooling system maintained properly?  If your cooling system is low on fluid, clogged, or corroded, it can cause damage to your engine and other components.

This short clip will show you what it looks like when clogs and corrosion attack and how important it is to keep your cooling system well maintained.

Main Street Shell Service is here for all of your Santa Maria auto repair needs.  If you need assistance with your cooling system, fuel system, power steering, transmission, or any other preventive maintenance service, just give us a call at 347-0076.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

30 Ways To Increase Your Gas Mileage!

With gas prices climbing so rapidly, it's important for all of us to know how to get the best possible gas mileage from our vehicles. 
Here are a bunch of things you can do to maximize your fuel efficiency!

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Hope you find these gas saving tips useful - Brought to you by your #1 Santa Maria auto repair and gas station!

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