P&M Automotive
264 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, OR 97301 503.363.9956

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Fuel Saving Tip from P&M Automotive: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Salem 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 cons...
Published on: Feb 02, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Salem residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Salem from the factory with...
Published on: Sep 25, 2022

Fuel System Service at P&M Automotive

Today's 
P&M Automotive 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 ...
Published on: Feb 02, 2022

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: Jan 09, 2022

P&M Automotive Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Salem 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 big way....
Published on: May 16, 2021

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: Dec 15, 2020

P&M Automotive Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} P&M Automotive Tech Question:I was driving on a local Salem road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed to ...
Published on: Oct 19, 2020

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: Jun 26, 2020