SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford
121 N Plains Industrial Rd. Wallingford, CT 06492 | 203-294-1555

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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: Mar 19, 2023

SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford 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: Mar 23, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Wallingford 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: Jan 03, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Wallingford vehicles with this new type of engine?SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford Answer:G...
Published on: Nov 25, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Wallingford residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Wallingford from the facto...
Published on: Jul 15, 2021

E85 Fuel Safety For Wallingford 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: Jul 07, 2021

SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford Tech Question:I was driving on a local Wallingford road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it ...
Published on: Feb 27, 2021

SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Wallingford 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: Jan 29, 2021