Zia Auto & Pete's Garage
4913 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 505.888.4510

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Fuel Injector Cleaning At Zia Auto & Pete's Garage In Albuquerque

Something we hear quite frequently from Albuquerque 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 lo...
Published on: Mar 22, 2026

Fuel System Cleaning At Zia Auto & Pete's Garage In Albuquerque

Fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, is delivered to your engine to be burned to generate the power needed to keep you moving.  This fuel leaves a residue as it moves through your fuel system. ...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

E85 Fuel Safety For Albuquerque 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: Feb 12, 2024

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Albuquerque vehicles with this new type of engine?Zia Auto & Pete's Garage Answer:GDI stand...
Published on: Nov 21, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Albuquerque residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Albuquerque from the ...
Published on: Jul 14, 2023

Simple Answers from Zia Auto & Pete's Garage for Albuquerque: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Zia Auto & Pete's Garage Answer:There are actually a lot of things Albuquerque drivers can do – some of them are pretty eas...
Published on: May 28, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Zia Auto & Pete's Garage: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Albuquerque 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 b...
Published on: Jun 27, 2021

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: May 26, 2021