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Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our Santa Rosa drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you.

The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atWayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.

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 Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

guy carrying a tire to fix it on side of the road

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, here’s what you need to do.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

There’s a lot of information on buying used cars out there, but at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, we don’t think it’s possible to go into a purchase armed with too much information. The condition of the transmission in a used car is perhaps the most essential aspect of a pre-owned car purchase - this article explains why, and how to make sure your prospective buy is everything you want it to be.