Fuel System
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All modern Sierra Vista vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Sierra Vista drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diese...Published on: Dec 17, 2009 -
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routi...Published on: Feb 04, 2010 -
At Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our AZ friends are often cu...Published on: Mar 05, 2010 -
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair for a check up.In today's Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair auto post, we're talking about fuel syste...Published on: Mar 31, 2010 -
For those of you in Sierra Vista, AZ who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the...Published on: Dec 23, 2010 -
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles ar...Published on: Dec 28, 2010 -
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our AZ environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Si...Published on: Feb 15, 2011 -
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Sierra Vista, AZ, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Sierra Vista streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affe...Published on: Feb 25, 2011 -
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Sie...Published on: Mar 04, 2011 -
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Sierra Vista, AZ, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Sierra Vista, AZ, th...Published on: Mar 30, 2011 -
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Sierra Vista knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Sierra Vista area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the ...Published on: Apr 06, 2011
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A lot of fuel is wasted in the Sierra Vista area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a f...Published on: Apr 20, 2011 -
This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one will 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 constantly leaking out...Published on: Apr 26, 2011 -
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orches...Published on: May 03, 2011 -
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...Published on: Aug 17, 2011 -
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the p...Published on: Apr 19, 2012 -
Most Sierra Vista auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the...Published on: Apr 24, 2012 -
Hi Sierra Vista residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, ...Published on: Oct 04, 2013
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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 vehi...Published on: Oct 15, 2013
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Sierra Vista residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylin...Published on: Oct 16, 2013