Lakeside Autowerks
628 LONGWOOD DR MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana 46360 | (219) 809-9724

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Lakeside Autowerks Tech Question on Your Fuel Pump

Question I was driving one day, and my car started sputtering and then the engine finally quit, and I couldn’t get it started.  I was towed to a shop and found out I had to replace my fuel...
Published on: Feb 23, 2024

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: Jul 11, 2023

E85 Fuel Safety For Michigan City 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: Mar 05, 2023

Lakeside Autowerks Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Michigan City 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 ...
Published on: Jan 13, 2023

Lakeside Autowerks Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that anyone 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 big way...
Published on: Sep 05, 2022

Better Service At Lakeside Autowerks For Better Fuel Economy

{{ image('MzA5') }} Michigan City drivers who maintain their vehicles make them more efficient. A car or truck that is well-maintained works the way it was designed to, and that means it uses less fu...
Published on: Jun 11, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Lakeside Autowerks: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Michigan City 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...
Published on: Oct 24, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Lakeside Autowerks in Michigan City

A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems.  Let’s start at the tank.  The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years.  That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Oct 05, 2021