Flint's Auto Repair
990 S MAIN ST ATHOL, MA 01331 | 978.249.4246

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How To Save Gas In Athol

{{ image('MTk4') }}   High gas prices have hit most of our budgets in the Athol area. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in some ...
Published on: May 10, 2026

Flint's Auto Repair Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Athol 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: Dec 11, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Athol residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Athol from the factory with...
Published on: May 31, 2023

Better Service At Flint's Auto Repair For Better Fuel Economy

{{ image('MzA5') }} Athol 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 fuel and y...
Published on: Nov 25, 2022

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: May 29, 2021

Simple Answers from Flint's Auto Repair for Athol: Improve Fuel Economy

{{ image('NDE5') }} Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Flint's Auto Repair Answer:There are actually a lot of things Athol drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of t...
Published on: Jan 29, 2021

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: Nov 22, 2020

Fuel System Cleaning At Flint's Auto Repair In Athol

Fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, is delivered to your engine to be burned to generate the power needed to keep you moving.  This fuel leaves a residue as it moves through your fuel system. ...
Published on: May 22, 2020