The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory: it filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles use fuel filters. Generally speaking, there’s not a lot of dirt in our Kent WA auto fuel supply, but there is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fuel System
The Hazards of Running on Fumes
Are you one of those people who don’t put gas into your tank until it beeps a warning? Do you feel confident you can go several more miles before actually running out of gas? Do you make a game of “I think I can, I think I can,” meaning “I think I can get to… Read more »
Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Kent
Kent auto owners have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Auburn but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car in… Read more »
Keep It Flowing: Fuel Filter Replacement
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory: it filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles use fuel filters. Generally speaking, there’s not a lot of dirt in our Kent WA auto fuel supply, but there is… Read more »
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance For Kent Drivers
Hello, Kent car owners. Let’s talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Kent auto owners don’t need to filter their fuel because it has… Read more »
Tricks to Save Gas
No one likes high gas prices, but if one good thing has come out of fluctuating fuel cost, it’s that people are really focused on how to reduce their fuel consumption to save gas. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel prices, but we still need to… Read more »
Maintaining Your Diesel in Auburn
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven’t been as common in Auburn because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Kent auto owners driving diesel-fueled vehicles… Read more »
Basics of Fuel Injection
All modern vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it’s a topic local drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount, at the right time, to be mixed with air and burned in the engine…. Read more »
Regular vs Premium Gas – What’s the Difference?
Practically anyone who owns a car has asked this question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple, but first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations… Read more »
Introduction to Diesels for Kent, WA
Something you’re going to be hearing a lot about around Kent, WA is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses – We’re talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs. Most people in Kent, WA are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly… Read more »
