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Monthly Archives: July 2012

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

The price of gas in California has got people in Sacramento talking. It seems that Sacramento folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. First let's start with how we drive around California. People in Sacramento may not realize that they can really save on gas by just changing a few driving habits. One of the biggest is jackrabbit starts - you know, flooring the gas as soon as the light turns green. That really wastes a lot of fuel. Building up your speed at a slower pace uses less fuel and is easier on your engine and drive train. And don't drive with one foot on the brake. That's also a drag on fuel economy, and it wears out your brakes faster, too. Another thing Sacramento drivers can do is drive more slowly - but only when it's safe. Sometimes on the freeway ... read more

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Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Made In America Made In Japan

Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Made In America Made In Japan for a check up.In today's Made In America Made In Japan auto post,we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Sacramento residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the fuel system, the more efficiently the fuel will burn. That means more power and better mileage .A clean fuel system saves money for Sacramento drivers at California gas stations. We guess you could say it all starts and ends at the pump. One of the most important things Sacramento residents can do to keep their vehicle fuel system clean is to buy good quality gas. Major brands have detergents that keep gum and varnish from rapidly building up in the fuel system.So buying cheaper gas in California can actually be more expensive for Sacramento drivers in the long run. Now, most cars on California roads are more than five or six years old ... read more

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Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Made In America Made In Japan

Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as you drive around the Sacramento area. It can also lead to the buildup of harmful deposits on valves and in the combustion chamber.That's why all vehicles, including vehicles, come equipped with a fuel filter. The job of the filter is to clean out little pieces of dirt and contamination. The filter captures the contaminants and keeps them out of the fuel stream. Of course, like all filters, it will eventually get clogged up and need to be replaced at Made In America Made In Japan in Sacramento.If your fuel filter is clogged, the vehicle engine can't get all the fuel it needs, and it may sputter at high speeds or quick acceleration. Many fuel fi ... read more

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Nighttime Visibility in Sacramento

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Sacramento area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibility…It's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. Nighttime driving has the effect of reducing 20/20 vision to the equivalent of 20/50 vision. What you could clearly see at 50 feet in daylight can't be seen until you are just 20 feet away at night.Too make sure your headlights are giving you the greatest visibility, visit us at Made In America Made In Japan, located at 1200 I St, Sacramento, California 95814. Please give us a call to make an appointment: 916-442-3287.Accident avoidance is dependent on reaction time. Reaction time deteriorates measurably in low light conditions. One thing we can do to improve visibility is to make sure our headlights are as bright as th ... read more

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