REO's Garage

REO's Garage Providing quality automotive repairs!

06/18/2026

🚗 REO's Garage is Hiring! 🛠️
We're growing and looking for an experienced automotive technician to join our team.
Requirements: • Must have your own tools • Strong diagnostic and repair experience • Ability to work independently and efficiently • Experience with gas and diesel vehicles is a plus • Positive attitude and dependable work ethic
What We Offer: • Competitive pay based on experience • Steady workflow • A professional, well-equipped shop • Opportunity to work on everything from daily drivers to performance builds
If you're tired of being just another number and want to work where your skills are appreciated, we'd like to talk to you.
📍 REO's Garage 📞 Call or message us on Facebook to apply or schedule an interview.
Please include: • Years of experience • Types of vehicles you're most comfortable working on • A brief summary of your background
Quality work. Honest repairs. Built on reputation

Its days like these that remind me why i started this journey.
05/18/2026

Its days like these that remind me why i started this journey.

This is a fuel sample taken today. Equal parts water and equal parts regular unleaded fuel pumped from a reputable stati...
05/18/2026

This is a fuel sample taken today. Equal parts water and equal parts regular unleaded fuel pumped from a reputable station both times

Using fuel with too much ethanol can seriously damage your engine and fuel system. Ethanol absorbs water and is more corrosive than gasoline, especially in vehicles not designed for high-ethanol blends.

Main Problems Caused by Excess Ethanol
1. Corrosion and Fuel System Damage
Ethanol absorbs moisture, which can rust metal parts in the fuel system.
It can also dry out or swell rubber hoses, seals, and plastic components, leading to fuel leaks and expensive repairs.

2. Phase Separation
If ethanol fuel sits too long, the ethanol and absorbed water can separate from the gasoline.
This creates a corrosive water-ethanol layer at the bottom of the tank that can cause stalling, flooding, or engine damage.

3. Lower Fuel Mileage
Ethanol contains less energy than gasoline.
Higher ethanol blends reduce MPG and engine performance. Even E10 can lower
fuel economy by 3% to 5%.

4. Lean Running and Misfires
Too much ethanol changes the air/fuel mixture.
Older vehicles and small engines may not adjust properly, causing:
Hard starting
Rough idle
Hesitation during acceleration
Misfires and check engine lights

In short: unless your vehicle is designed for higher ethanol blends like E85, excess ethanol can reduce performance and lead to costly engine and fuel system damage.

Address

15073 Memorial Drive
Splendora, TX
77372

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12816221696

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