Dodge St Tire & Auto
605 N Dodge ST, Iowa City, IA 52245 319.337.3031

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Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Iowa City

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: Jul 27, 2023

Fuel System

I’d like to give you a quick overview of the fuel system.  It starts with the fuel tank.  The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine.  Somewhere alo...
Published on: Jul 20, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Iowa City residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Iowa City from the factory w...
Published on: Mar 26, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip from Dodge St Tire & Auto: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Iowa City 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 be ...
Published on: Feb 02, 2023

Fuel System Service at Dodge St Tire & Auto

Today's 
Dodge St Tire & Auto post contains a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere alon...
Published on: Dec 16, 2022

Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Iowa City, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in th...
Published on: Nov 16, 2022

E85 Fuel Safety For Iowa City 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: Dec 11, 2021

Dodge St Tire & Auto Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Iowa City 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: Nov 15, 2021