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Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Homer Glen

January 22, 2016



With high fuel prices in Homer Glen Illinois comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on AutoNetTV, is really great. Some is myth. And some is just designed to prey on Homer Glen Illinois people desperate to save some money on gas.

Auto Myths When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.

Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?

Do some research on the internet or ask your Homer Glen Illinois service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen.

There aren't any magic pills you can drop in your gas tank and the government hasn't suppressed a device you can clamp on your fuel line to make your car run on air. Not even in Homer Glen!

So next time you get one of those e-mails, check it out with an automotive professional. You'll get more bang for your buck with an oil change or an engine air filter replacement.

We're Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen, give us a call at 708-301-8885 for good honest advice about your car.

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