B & B Muffler and Automotive
3000 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704 512.447.5581

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Proper Grade of Gas

There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
Published on: Jan 04, 2023

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Austin vehicles with this new type of engine?B & B Muffler and Automotive Answer:GDI stands...
Published on: Oct 30, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Austin vehicles with this new type of engine?B & B Muffler and Automotive Answer:GDI stands...
Published on: Aug 01, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Austin residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Austin from the factory with ch...
Published on: Jul 03, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Austin residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Austin from the factory wi...
Published on: May 01, 2022

Minimizing Blind Spots In Austin For Safer Driving

When we Austin travel around TX, 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: Sep 08, 2021

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Austin

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: May 18, 2020

E85 Fuel Safety For Austin 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, 2020