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 »
Posts Tagged: fuel system
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 »
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 »
All About Fuel Injectors
The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much gas to… Read more »
Fix It Yourself Or Have A Friend Do It?
Before you or a friend take a crack at fixing your car, read this first! This article is a paraphrased transcription of an interview with Blake Walker. It remains in conversational language for easy reading. Photo Credit: ** RCB ** via Compfight cc Interviewer: Blake, it sounds like there can be major consequences to attempting… Read more »
