When we Phoenix travel around AZ, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We should...
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...
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
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Most Phoenix residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Phoenix from the factory ...
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National Automotive Repair Tech Question:I was driving on a local Phoenix road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Phoenix vehicles with this new type of engine?National Automotive Repair Answer:GDI stands ...
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...
