Durable Radiator & Auto Body INC.
393 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702 203.753.0067

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Durable Radiator & Auto Body INC. Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Waterbury 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 ...
Published on: Jul 05, 2023

Simple Answers from Durable Radiator & Auto Body INC. for Waterbury: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Durable Radiator & Auto Body INC. Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll se...
Published on: Jul 27, 2022

Time To Take Another Look at Diesels

{{ image('MzU1') }} If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Jun 26, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Waterbury vehicles with this new type of engine?Durable Radiator & Auto Body INC. Answer:GD...
Published on: Sep 14, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Waterbury residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Waterbury from the fact...
Published on: Apr 11, 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: Apr 24, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Durable Radiator & Auto Body INC.: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Waterbury 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 ...
Published on: Dec 23, 2019

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 02, 2019