Thomas Crawford Auto
105 BIG HORN RD, Casper, WY 82601 307.265.0517

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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 Casper vehicles with this new type of engine?Thomas Crawford Auto Answer:GDI stands for&nbs...
Published on: May 26, 2023

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Casper residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Casper from the factory with ch...
Published on: Apr 03, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Casper residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Casper from the factory wi...
Published on: Dec 15, 2020

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: Dec 07, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Thomas Crawford Auto in Casper

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: Jul 14, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Thomas Crawford Auto: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Casper 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: Sep 14, 2019

Time To Take Another Look at Diesels

{{ image('MzU1') }} If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Aug 19, 2019

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: May 08, 2019