Kiskis Tire Co.
978 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 518.785.5516

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Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Latham residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Latham from the factory with ch...
Published on: Jun 13, 2023

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: Oct 26, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Kiskis Tire Co.: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Latham 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: Oct 12, 2022

Kiskis Tire Co. Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Latham drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line,  the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way...
Published on: Sep 26, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Latham vehicles with this new type of engine?Kiskis Tire Co. Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline...
Published on: Aug 22, 2022

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: May 09, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Kiskis Tire Co. in Latham

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: Jan 09, 2022

E85 Fuel Safety For Latham 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: Sep 24, 2021