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Today’s Throwback Thursday topic: the history of the carburetor. What’s a carburetor, you ask? I’ve never heard of one you say. Well let’s get the history lesson started! A Carburetor VS a Fuel Injection System A carburetor is a device … Continue reading →
The Car Care Council lists these five simple steps to improve your fuel economy, which will save you money at the pump. Five Simple Steps to Better Fuel Economy Check Tire Pressure: Check the sticker on driver’s door for the … Continue reading →
What two cars were the first to display the fuel filler arrow? (You know the little arrow on the dash that indicates which side the gas tank is on) Answer: The two cars to first … Continue reading →
What fuel system part is this? A. Fuel pump B. Fuel filter C. Fuel system capacitor D. Fuel pressure regulator Answer: B Fuel filter Fuel filters have changed just as much as the technology for our cars, … Continue reading →
Your gas tank needs to be cleaned, since over time the tank will accumulate sludge at the bottom. You don’t want this sludge to be passed along into the fuel pump or fuel filter. Sludge consists of sediment, rust, dirt … Continue reading →
This tool was a standard part of the1913 Model T toolbox that owners kept in their cars. What is it? Please reply in comments your best guess and share with friends. … Continue reading →
Safety is paramount with vehicles. Leaking gas is something to be taken seriously. DO NOT ignore this fuel leak! Your vehicle should be seen by a technician ASAP, as a fuel leak is a potential fire hazard. Do not let … Continue reading →
A new fuel filter is absolutely necessary! They screen out dirt, rust and other foreign particles from the fuel that can damage your vehicle’s fuel injectors. Even the smallest particles can cause considerable wear and tear to an engine. Your … Continue reading →
If someone has told you that your vehicle has a bad fuel pump and you’re wondering how do they know; keep reading. It’s important to understand the 2 main purposes of the fuel filter. First, the pump filters fuel to prevent any … Continue reading →