Westgate Auto Repair
3000 Hwy 14 West, Rochester, MN 55901 507.282.3000

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Simple Answers from Westgate Auto Repair for Rochester: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Westgate Auto Repair Answer:There are actually a lot of things Rochester drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One...
Published on: May 07, 2023

E85 Fuel Safety For Rochester Drivers

This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline.  Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: Apr 21, 2023

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Rochester

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Jan 22, 2023

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: Nov 04, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Westgate Auto Repair: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Rochester 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 ...
Published on: Dec 12, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Westgate Auto Repair in Rochester

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: Nov 04, 2021

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: Jul 04, 2021

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: Mar 10, 2021