Can I Use Sea Foam in My Boat?
Some car maintenance tips and tricks carry over to marine engines. So what about the popular engine treatment Sea Foam? Read our answer here.
Can You Clean Out A Fuel Filter?
A fuel filter protects your engine from small particles and major damage. The most common paper-element types must be changed regularly. Learn more here.
Know How Notes: What is a Carburetor?
If your car was built before the late 1980s, chances are the engine uses a carburetor to feed the air and fuel into the engine. Carburetors (or carbs) are complex … Continue Reading Know How Notes: What is a Carburetor?
Know-How Notes: Why You Need To Check Your Gas Cap
A modern gas cap serves several functions. Today’s fuel systems require a complete seal on the tank, without it, there can be issues down the road.
Know-How Notes: How To Use Fuel Stabilizer
Gasoline has a shelf-life. Within a few months, untreated gas fades in potency and can gum up the internals of the fuel system. Within 6 months, stored fuel can completely … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How To Use Fuel Stabilizer
4 Bad Fuel Filter Symptoms to Watch Out For
Watch out for these four bad fuel filter symptoms that could lead to problems that diminish engine performance and fuel economy.
Know-How Notes: How To Perform A Simple Carburetor Refresh
So you finally got around to working on that old project car you had sitting outside, eh? It happens to the best of us, you lose track of time and … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How To Perform A Simple Carburetor Refresh
How To Use Sea Foam: Three Ways To A Cleaner Fuel System
Over time, the internals of your engine get clogged up with all kinds of nasty stuff. Inside the crankcase, where the oil lives, varnish and tar build up on the … Continue Reading How To Use Sea Foam: Three Ways To A Cleaner Fuel System
How to Clean a Lawn Mower Carburetor
Cleaning a lawn mower carburetor is a great summertime DIY project, and it helps to extend the life of your lawn mower. Here’s how you can do it each year.
Fuel Filter Replacement: The Quickest Way to Improve Your Fuel Economy
Knowing how to replace a fuel filter is technically simple as long as you understand a few things before you start. Here’s a quick look.