Four Star Auto Service
3324 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 612.378.9561

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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: Feb 26, 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 18, 2022

Minimizing Blind Spots In Minneapolis For Safer Driving

When we Minneapolis travel around MN, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We sh...
Published on: Oct 23, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Four Star Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Minneapolis 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 b...
Published on: Jul 02, 2022

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: Apr 04, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Minneapolis residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Minneapolis from the ...
Published on: Dec 25, 2020

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Minneapolis vehicles with this new type of engine?Four Star Auto Service Answer:GDI stands ...
Published on: May 30, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Four Star Auto Service in Minneapolis

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: May 12, 2020