Let’s review some things that anyone 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...
Today's A Master Mechanic LLC post contains 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...
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...
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...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Sparks vehicles with this new type of engine?A Master Mechanic LLC Answer:GDI stands for Ga...
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...
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Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?A Master Mechanic LLC Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in perform...
Fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, is delivered to your engine to be burned to generate the power needed to keep you moving. This fuel leaves a residue as it moves through your fuel system. ...
