Car Care

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3 Year/ 36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty

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Complimentary Local Shuttle

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Free Digital Vehicle Inspection with Service or Repairs

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Original Equipment Equivalent or Better Quality Parts

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Same-Day Service on Most Vehicles

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Toole’s Garage Stockton

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847 N. El Dorado St.,

Stockton, CA 95202

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Car Care
in Stockton, CA

How to Improve Your Car’s Gas Mileage

Here are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car:


Driving Habits


  • Keep your car clean. Mud on the undercarriage can weigh a significant amount and slow you down.
  • Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save you the cost of restarting your engine, which uses a lot of gas.
  • Avoid air conditioning when possible. However, when driving at higher speeds, having your windows open also creates drag.
  • Don’t throttle the gas or brake! Sudden starts or stops use more gas than gradual changes of speed.
  • Don’t idle for too long. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait.
  • Limit car warm-ups in winter.
  • Clear out the trunk. More weight, more drag.
  • Avoid high speeds. We know this is almost impossible to resist but you can improve your gas mileage about 15 percent by driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.
  • Use overdrive. If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing use it as soon as your speed is high enough.
  • Use cruise control. Keeping a constant speed is ideal for improving your gas mileage.

Servicing Your Vehicle


  • Improve the spark to your engine. This way, the air and fuel mixture will be burnt better.
  • Improve your intake/output system. Helping gas get in and exhaust out of your vehicle will improve overall performance and gas mileage.
  • Reduce friction. Use high-quality or synthetic motor oil.
  • Check your oil! Low oil makes your engine work harder.
  • Change your filters. Dirty filters can sometimes increase the amount of fuel your vehicle is using by 10 percent.
  • Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Check regularly to ensure your wheels are fully inflated and your alignment is good.
  • Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks. A lot can go wrong with a car. Damaged spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage.

Services We Offer

Shocks & Struts

With our certified technicians, we have the ability to replace all your shocks and/or struts to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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Brake System Repair

Brakes are an overlooked but critical component of your vehicle. They should be inspected every time your car is in for service.

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Tires & Alignment

When we say we take care of your vehicle from the ground up, we mean it! We’ll take care of your tires, mount, balance, and align all right here.

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Engine Repair

Toole's Garage Engine Repair Service offers quality, factory-grade engine repair service in Stockton, California.

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Oil Change

With our certified technicians, we have the ability to replace all your shocks and/or struts to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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Timing Belt

If your engine has a timing belt, it is recommended to change it at a certain age and mileage. The reason these need to be replaced is that they are made...

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