Charlie's Service
1901 North Main, Sunset, UT 84015 801.773.1193

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Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Sunset vehicles with this new type of engine?Charlie's Service Answer:GDI stands for Gasoli...
Published on: Jun 02, 2023

Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Sunset, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the o...
Published on: Mar 12, 2023

Charlie's Service 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: Feb 19, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Charlie's Service in Sunset

A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems.  Let’s start at the tank.  The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years.  That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Apr 16, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Sunset residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Sunset from the factory wi...
Published on: Apr 12, 2021

Minimizing Blind Spots In Sunset For Safer Driving

When we Sunset travel around UT, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We should ...
Published on: Aug 30, 2020

Charlie's Service Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Sunset 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: Jun 30, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Charlie's Service: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Sunset 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 con...
Published on: Apr 05, 2020