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503 South 2nd Street, Killeen, TX 76541 254.616.1659

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E85 Fuel Safety For Killeen 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: Apr 20, 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: Mar 25, 2024

Simple Answers from Phil's Service for Killeen: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Phil's Service Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in performance an...
Published on: Jan 05, 2024

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Killeen vehicles with this new type of engine?Phil's Service Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline...
Published on: Jul 25, 2023

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Killeen vehicles with this new type of engine?Phil's Service Answer:GDI stands for Gas...
Published on: Jun 25, 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: Apr 17, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Killeen residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Killeen from the factory ...
Published on: Feb 06, 2023

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: Oct 28, 2022