United Muffler & Brake
3015 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605 208.459.6308

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Minimizing Blind Spots In Caldwell For Safer Driving

When we Caldwell travel around ID, 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 shoul...
Published on: Jun 25, 2023

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: Nov 20, 2022

Fuel System Service at United Muffler & Brake

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United Muffler & Brake post contains 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 al...
Published on: Nov 10, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from United Muffler & Brake: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Caldwell 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 c...
Published on: Apr 29, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Caldwell vehicles with this new type of engine?United Muffler & Brake Answer:GDI stands for...
Published on: Aug 08, 2021

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: Aug 02, 2021

E85 Fuel Safety For Caldwell 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: Apr 19, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Caldwell residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Caldwell from the factor...
Published on: Sep 27, 2019