With the summer driving season coming into full swing, it is painful to hear that gas prices will continue to increase without an end in sight. What is even more painful is the amount of money we dish out at the pump and could be spending on so many other things. Every driver can name something they would rather be spending their hard-earned money on than gasoline. So what if there was a service out there that could really help your fuel mileage? Not just those driving habits we always hear about, but an actual service done by a reliable auto repair shop that could help improve the performance and gas intake of your car? Would you look into it? We think everyone should!

Air induction services are aimed at getting your vehicle into optimal performance, even when it comes to fuel economy. Heat causes build up of carbon and varnish in your vehicle’s engine, and the crusted deposits act as a sponge soaking up fuel and restricting air flow. The results are poor engine efficiency, high stress on critical engine components and higher levels of toxic emissions.

A well-performing vehicle doesn’t use more gas than it needs to be because it runs smoother and easier among the many systems involved. Fuel or air induction services will eliminate deposits which accumulate on intake valves, injectors, ports, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers that cause loss of power, rough idling, misfire, pinging, knocking, hard starting, and especially poor mileage. The best solution is to clean the throttle body, clean plenum, and air intake, clean intake valves and ports, remove combustion chamber deposits, and correct the balance of fuel and air in the system.

Not every auto repair shop performs this service, but those who do can save you quite a bit of money down the road and get your vehicle to it’s peak performance. Air induction service is advised on a regular maintenance basis of about 30,000 miles, but is often especially effective with vehicles operating under severe driving conditions. Likewise, it is recommended when your vehicle is not performing properly, hesitating or exhibiting signs of emissions problems. In order to improve fuel economy, reduce environmentally damaging exhaust emissions, and restore the great fun of like-new driveability to your vehicle, consider an air induction service. Better gas mileage means more money in your pocket.