Matthews Towing & Automotive
9512 Northeast Court, Matthews, NC 28105 704.708.5304

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Fuel Saving Tip from Matthews Towing & Automotive: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Matthews 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 c...
Published on: Jun 18, 2023

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Matthews vehicles with this new type of engine?Matthews Towing & Automotive Answer:GDI stan...
Published on: May 23, 2023

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: Aug 27, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Matthews residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Matthews from the factor...
Published on: Jun 14, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Matthews Towing & Automotive in Matthews

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: Jan 10, 2021

Matthews Towing & Automotive Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Matthews drivers 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 w...
Published on: Jun 14, 2020

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Matthews residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Matthews from the factory wit...
Published on: Feb 03, 2020

Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Matthews, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the...
Published on: Dec 19, 2019