Plummer's Auto Repair
4 Chadbourne Rd., Standish, ME 04084 207.642.3041

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How To Save Gas In Standish

{{ image('MTk4') }}   High gas prices have hit most of our budgets in the Standish area. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in so...
Published on: Aug 11, 2023

Better Service At Plummer's Auto Repair For Better Fuel Economy

{{ image('MzA5') }} Standish drivers who maintain their vehicles make them more efficient. A car or truck that is well-maintained works the way it was designed to, and that means it uses less fuel an...
Published on: Jul 15, 2023

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Standish vehicles with this new type of engine?Plummer's Auto Repair Answer:GDI stands for ...
Published on: Jun 23, 2023

Plummer's Auto Repair 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 04, 2023

Fuel System Service at Plummer's Auto Repair

Today's 
Plummer's Auto Repair 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 alo...
Published on: Feb 10, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip from Plummer's Auto Repair: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Standish 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: Oct 05, 2022

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: Aug 22, 2022

Plummer's Auto Repair Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Standish 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 04, 2022