Bove's Auto & Truck
1118 Ferguson St, Rockford, IL 61102 815.962.0412

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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 16, 2017

Bove's Auto & Truck 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: Sep 29, 2016

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: Jun 22, 2016

Simple Answers from Bove's Auto & Truck for Rockford: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Bove's Auto & Truck Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performan...
Published on: Dec 13, 2015

A Clean Fuel System In Rockford

Your fuel system encompasses everything it takes to get fuel from your tank to your engine.  Starting with your fuel pump, which is in the tank, there are the fuel lines, fuel filter, throttle as...
Published on: Mar 28, 2014

Simple Answers from Bove's Auto & Truck for Rockford: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Bove's Auto & Truck Answer:There are actually a lot of things Rockford drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One o...
Published on: Mar 14, 2014

Fuel System Cleaning At Bove's Auto & Truck In Rockford

Fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, is delivered to your engine to be burned to generate the power needed to keep you moving.  This fuel leaves a residue as it moves through your fuel system. ...
Published on: Nov 27, 2013

Better Service At Bove's Auto & Truck For Better Fuel Economy

{{ image('MzA5') }} Rockford 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: Nov 05, 2013