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Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)

As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual.  So here are a few questions to ask yourself.  ...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024

A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)

Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite.  It’s a precis...
Published on: May 21, 2023

A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance) Has Video

Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side.  That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up.  These endure hundreds of open-...
Published on: Dec 12, 2021

Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing) Has Video

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel.  When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch.&nb...
Published on: Nov 14, 2021

Don't Be Fuelish Has Video

If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most danger...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019

The Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths Has Video

There's a lot of auto advice in AZ right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When s...
Published on: Apr 23, 2017

Fuel Saving Tip: Gas Caps from Here to There Has Video

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