Calabro Tire & Auto Service
1476 Bower Hill Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 412.221.4300

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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: Jul 23, 2023

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Upper St. Clair

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: Apr 01, 2023

Calabro Tire & Auto Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Upper St. Clair 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 ...
Published on: Feb 27, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip from Calabro Tire & Auto Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Upper St. Clair 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 wi...
Published on: Oct 30, 2022

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: May 19, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Upper St. Clair vehicles with this new type of engine?Calabro Tire & Auto Service Answer:GD...
Published on: Feb 17, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Calabro Tire & Auto Service in Upper St. Clair

A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems.  Let’s start at the tank.  The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years.  That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Jan 02, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Upper St. Clair residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Upper St. Clair f...
Published on: Jun 05, 2020