Elstro Auto
1119 NW 5TH ST RICHMOND, Indiana 47374| (765) 488-1011

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Simple Answers from Elstro Auto for Richmond: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Elstro Auto Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performance and f...
Published on: Mar 08, 2026

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Richmond residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Richmond from the factor...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026

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: Dec 21, 2025

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: Aug 31, 2025

Fuel Injector Cleaning At Elstro Auto In Richmond

Something we hear quite frequently from Richmond residents is that their fuel economy is down and their vehicle just doesn't have the pep it used to. When that happens, one of the things we look ...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Richmond vehicles with this new type of engine?Elstro Auto Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline D...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Richmond

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: Nov 01, 2023

Fuel System Service at Elstro Auto

Today's 
Elstro 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 along the way...
Published on: Jul 13, 2023