Shore Tire
9300 Marshall Dr, Lenexa, KS 66215 913.541.9300

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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 Lenexa vehicles with this new type of engine?Shore Tire Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline Dire...
Published on: Nov 18, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Shore Tire: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Lenexa 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: Oct 20, 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: Feb 17, 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: Aug 21, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Shore Tire in Lenexa

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: Feb 26, 2021

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Lenexa

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Jul 29, 2019

Shore Tire Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} Shore Tire Tech Question:I was driving on a local Lenexa road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed to a s...
Published on: Oct 18, 2018

E85 Fuel Safety For Lenexa Drivers

This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline.  Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: Aug 21, 2018