Tri-Action Auto Repair
50002 N Gratiot, Chesterfield, MI 48051 586.949.5100

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Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Chesterfield vehicles with this new type of engine?Tri-Action Auto Repair Answer:GDI stands...
Published on: Jan 23, 2023

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: Nov 16, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Tri-Action Auto Repair: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Chesterfield residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will ...
Published on: Aug 23, 2022

Minimizing Blind Spots In Chesterfield For Safer Driving

When we Chesterfield travel around MI, 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 s...
Published on: Nov 29, 2021

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: Sep 04, 2021

Tri-Action Auto Repair Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that anyone 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 way...
Published on: Apr 12, 2021

E85 Fuel Safety For Chesterfield 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: Aug 16, 2020

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: Aug 24, 2019