Automotive News & Information - Green Light Garage

You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

1. Change Your Driving Style - If you’re the kind of person who enjoys the rush of hard acceleration, typically runs 10 mph over the speed limit and brakes abruptly, we’ve got bad news: you’re hurting your vehicle’s fuel economy, and your wallet, in a big way. Depending on the kind of vehicle you drive and just how extreme you are with the throttle and brake, tempering your driving style can up your vehicle’s fuel economy by more than 5 mpg. That’s a serious bump. Scaling back the speed by just 5 mph means you’ll also see an increase in fuel economy.

At Green Light Garage in Mesa, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, we’re here to help.

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Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ is here to make sure your truck stays up to the task for a long time to come.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of driving. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distances.

If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.