Mevert Auto & Tire
210 E. Massachusettes Street, Steeleville, IL 62288 618.965.9609

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Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Steeleville residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Steeleville from the ...
Published on: Apr 06, 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: Aug 04, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Mevert Auto & Tire: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Steeleville 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: Dec 19, 2021

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Steeleville vehicles with this new type of engine?Mevert Auto & Tire Answer:GDI stands for ...
Published on: Nov 22, 2020

E85 Fuel Safety For Steeleville 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: May 02, 2020

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: Dec 22, 2019

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Steeleville

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: Sep 23, 2019

Mevert Auto & Tire Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Steeleville 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 a bi...
Published on: Jun 15, 2018