Empire Automotive, Inc.
412/416 Madison Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 707.762.7577

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Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Empire Automotive, Inc. in Petaluma

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: Jan 09, 2023

Proper Grade of Gas

There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
Published on: Dec 23, 2022

Empire Automotive, Inc. Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Petaluma 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 w...
Published on: Jun 13, 2022

Empire Automotive, Inc. 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: Jun 03, 2022

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: Feb 24, 2022

Fuel System Service at Empire Automotive, Inc.

Today's 
Empire Automotive, Inc. 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 a...
Published on: Mar 21, 2021

Your Nose Knows Gasoline

Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
Published on: Jul 03, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Empire Automotive, Inc.: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Petaluma 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 c...
Published on: Mar 16, 2020