Full Serve Gasoline
Costs a little more....Saves you a LOT!
Many years ago, all gas stations offerred full service gasoline. Today's drivers might ask: What's that?
At the full-serve pumps, you sit in your car while your gas is pumped for you. While your gas is pumping, the attendant will tend to several safety and convenience items for you including:
Under the hood
* Check your motor oil level and condition
* Check your coolant level and condition
* Check your window washer fluid level
* Visually inspect your battery
Outside the vehicle
* Safely and properly fill your gas to the level you request.
* Check tires for proper air inflation
* Inspect your windshield wipers
* Wash your windshield
The attendant will then advise you of any items that need attention, i.e. if a fluid level is low, etc. In addition, if the attendant sees any item that requires immediate attention (like a visible coolant or oil leak) he will let you know. And if there is something they are concerned about, they can call one of our auto service employees over to have a look.
Although it costs a just a few dollars more to fuel at Full Serve, the time and money you save could be dramatically more.
Here are some examples of how full serve saves you money:
* Keeping your tires at proper inflation levels improves fuel economy and increase the life of your tires.
* Your oil level and condition can change rapidly. Low oil significantly reduces the life of your engine.
* Proper coolant level is critical. Loss of coolant due to even a small leak can lead to overheating and major engine damage.
* Average battery life is 4 years. Identifying an end of life battery may avert the impending no start situation and subsequent tow truck call.
* Windshield washer fluid insures you can clean your windshield immediately when your windshield view becomes soiled on the road.
* Wipers wear out each year. The rubber gets hard and cracked, leading to reduced visbility in the rain, especially at night.
* Underinflated tires reduce fuel economy, negatively affect handling and braking, and significantly reduced tire life. * A clean windshield means you can see better, especially at night.
So if Full Serve is so important, what happened to it?
In a nut shell, gas stations evolved in the 1980's and 1990's to self-serve, pay-at-the-pump, convenience stores to service busy on-the-go customers. And as cars became more reliable compared to their 60's and 70's brethren, less service facilities were needed. In most cases, these new convenience sites no longer have the facilities or personnel necessary to provide the type of full service environment we offer.
At the full-serve pumps, you sit in your car while your gas is pumped for you. While your gas is pumping, the attendant will tend to several safety and convenience items for you including:
Under the hood
* Check your motor oil level and condition
* Check your coolant level and condition
* Check your window washer fluid level
* Visually inspect your battery
Outside the vehicle
* Safely and properly fill your gas to the level you request.
* Check tires for proper air inflation
* Inspect your windshield wipers
* Wash your windshield
The attendant will then advise you of any items that need attention, i.e. if a fluid level is low, etc. In addition, if the attendant sees any item that requires immediate attention (like a visible coolant or oil leak) he will let you know. And if there is something they are concerned about, they can call one of our auto service employees over to have a look.
Although it costs a just a few dollars more to fuel at Full Serve, the time and money you save could be dramatically more.
Here are some examples of how full serve saves you money:
* Keeping your tires at proper inflation levels improves fuel economy and increase the life of your tires.
* Your oil level and condition can change rapidly. Low oil significantly reduces the life of your engine.
* Proper coolant level is critical. Loss of coolant due to even a small leak can lead to overheating and major engine damage.
* Average battery life is 4 years. Identifying an end of life battery may avert the impending no start situation and subsequent tow truck call.
* Windshield washer fluid insures you can clean your windshield immediately when your windshield view becomes soiled on the road.
* Wipers wear out each year. The rubber gets hard and cracked, leading to reduced visbility in the rain, especially at night.
* Underinflated tires reduce fuel economy, negatively affect handling and braking, and significantly reduced tire life. * A clean windshield means you can see better, especially at night.
So if Full Serve is so important, what happened to it?
In a nut shell, gas stations evolved in the 1980's and 1990's to self-serve, pay-at-the-pump, convenience stores to service busy on-the-go customers. And as cars became more reliable compared to their 60's and 70's brethren, less service facilities were needed. In most cases, these new convenience sites no longer have the facilities or personnel necessary to provide the type of full service environment we offer.
