Elysian Auto Service

  What Is A Fuel Induction? Do you feel like your vehicle might be losing fuel efficiency? Maybe it is idling kind of rough? These could be signs of carbon buildup on your fuel injectors. Carbon builds up over time, and a fuel induction service will help clean up carbon deposits within your engine. Modern GDI engines can see performance and efficiency loss at as early as 3,000 miles.  There are many benefits to this service. You will see your fuel efficiency and performance restored and improved. How does a fuel induction work? At Elysian Auto Service, we perform fuel inductions using top-of-the-line BG Products. We use a machine with a cleaner in it that is able to get in hard-to-reach and see areas and knock down the carbon that has been deposited.  We recommend a fuel induction service every 15,000 miles! If you ask me, it is worth every penny. Give it a try for yourself today at Elysian Auto Service. 

  How Often Should I Change My Spark Plugs? Spark plugs do require maintenance and at Elysian Auto, we have seen manufacturer-recommended replacement anywhere from 30,000 to 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. In many cases there is no specific rule as to when they need servicing, it is up to the owners to have them checked regularly by a certified technician so that you avoid a major problem. Pictured above is a bad spark plug on the left and a new one on the right. The left plug has a worn electrode and is coated with carbon (top arrow), its threads are oil soaked (middle arrow), and  An automobile engine needs gas, air, and spark to get rolling, without any of these your engine will struggle, so you can see how important it is to maintain. If you encounter any of the following symptoms you most likely have a faulty plug; hard starting or extended crank, poor performance, bad fuel economy, engine miss, knocking or pinging, check engine light. These are not something to i...