Memphis Auto Repair

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to deliver the fuel with the correct pressure, spray pattern and volume.Memphis drivers can buy fuel system cleaners that you pour into your gas tank to help maintain an already clean fuel system; however, they can't do a major cleaning. For that, you need to see Allen's Automotive Center in Memphis. We have the tools and chemicals to do the job right. Our friendly and knowledgeable team at Allen's Automotive Center can remove particles, gum and varnish from your fuel system and get those injectors running cleanly and efficiently. You'll find Allen's Automotive Center at 1195 WINFIELD AVE. in Memphis, Tennessee 38116. Or just give us a call at 901-332-3279 to schedule an appointment. You'll enjoy mo ... read more

No one in Memphis, Tennessee, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Tennessee fuel prices, however, have spurred Memphis drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we still need to drive (we love our vehicles, after all!), so it makes sense to try and increase our fuel economy however we can.Let's look at a real life example. This man has one of those really big SUVs. Lots of kids and horses to haul around, you know. His family was planning a four day camping trip. Here's what he did to cut his fuel costs:First, he installed a new, high flow engine air filter. Then he had his service center change his oil, flush his cooling system and service his front and rear differentials along with the transfer case. He also had a fuel system cleaning, replaced his PCV valve and breather element. He also made sure his tir ... read more

All modern Memphis vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Memphis drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right time—to be mixed with air and burned in the engine.So how many fuel injectors does your vehicle have? There's one for each cylinder. So four, six or eight for most folks in Memphis, Tennessee. Some vehicles have 10 or 12 cylinders. The engine control computer makes adjustments to the fuel injector as it monitors the engine and other sensors. Fuel injectors are a pretty high-tech.Allen's Automotive Center can help Memphis drivers with a fuel injector cleaning service. What's the benefit? In order to work right, the fuel injectors have to deliver the fuel at a precise pressure at a very precise time. It's important that the fuel is sprayed in a particular pattern as determined by the engine design.Over time, varnis ... read more

If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Memphis, Tennessee.Unless they drive a vintage car, Memphis auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other parts of your fuel system.Your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Allen's Automotive Center in Memphis has the tools and chemicals to do the job right. Allen's Automotive Center uses a process that gives your car a deep, professional fuel system cleaning. The particles, gum and varnish that build up in your fuel system are removed so that it can run cleanly and efficiently.After a professional fuel system cleaning atAllen's Automotive Center, you'll notice more power, improved and reduced exhaust emissions. We strongly recommend you follow your fuel system cleaning service recom ... read more

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Memphis, Tennessee, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Tennessee are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all import brands offer a range of diesel engines abroad – even the ultra-luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW. For the most part, these diesel engines haven't been available in Memphis, Tennessee. But that's about to change.In the past, North American diesel fuel has had a much higher sulfur content than European fuel. Recent environmental laws have required changes in diesel formulation and emissions standards here in Memphis, Tennessee, so we are now ready to start seeing more diesel options offered over the next few years.Why are so many Memphis drivers interested in diesel engines? Well first off, diesel fuel is more energy dense. There's mo ... read more