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206 Commerce Avenue, Cambridge, WI 53523 608.423.7101

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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 04, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip from Marc's Garage: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Cambridge 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: Mar 16, 2023

Fuel System Service at Marc's Garage

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Marc's Garage 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 w...
Published on: Jul 14, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Cambridge residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Cambridge from the factory w...
Published on: May 23, 2022

E85 Fuel Safety For Cambridge 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: Jun 14, 2021

Marc's Garage Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} Marc's Garage Tech Question:I was driving on a local Cambridge road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed ...
Published on: May 06, 2021

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 03, 2020

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Cambridge vehicles with this new type of engine?Marc's Garage Answer:GDI stands for Gasolin...
Published on: Feb 03, 2020