Martin Automotive, LLC.
2136 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571 309.745.9513

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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: Jun 26, 2023

Martin Automotive, LLC. Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Washington 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...
Published on: May 21, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Washington residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Washington from the fa...
Published on: Dec 03, 2022

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: Jun 26, 2022

Time To Take Another Look at Diesels

{{ image('MzU1') }} If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Jun 20, 2022

E85 Fuel Safety For Washington 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: Jul 11, 2021

Minimizing Blind Spots In Washington For Safer Driving

When we Washington travel around IL, 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 sho...
Published on: Feb 02, 2021

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Washington

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: Oct 07, 2019