Range Anxiety: Is Driving With the Gas Light on Really That Bad?
Driving with the gas light on might not seem like a big deal, but doing so consistently may eventually cause serious problems.
Warning Signs: Recognizing Fuel Pump Failure Early
Fuel pump failure will stop you in your tracks and can be a difficult repair. Learn the warning signs, so you don’t get stranded.
Do I Have a Bad Oxygen Sensor?
Oxygen sensors alert your vehicle to provide more or less fuel for combustion. A bad oxygen sensor gives false information, causing all sorts of mischief.
Gas Tank Additives: What Works And What Doesn’t
Gas Tank Additives: What Works And What Doesn’tSome gas tank additives can come off sounding a bit like automotive snake oil. There’s no end to the…
Chilling Effect: How the Cold Affects Carburetors In Winter
If you have an older vehicle, you might have noticed how the cold affects carburetors in distinctly undesirable ways. Here’s why, and what to do about it.
How to Deal With a Frozen Fuel Line
A frozen fuel line can leave you stranded, so make sure to follow these tips to stay warm and moving this winter driving season.
All About Automotive Hoses And Where To Use Them
Your vehicle is full of fluids and gaseous vapors, and the main method of moving those fluids and vapors is through hoses. You probably already knew that, but what you … Continue Reading All About Automotive Hoses And Where To Use Them
What Do Fuel Additives Really Do?
You’ve probably seen the significant shelf space devoted to fuel additives. Here’s what they do.
What Is a Carburetor Float?
The carburetor float needle, moved by the carburetor float, maintains the fuel level in the float chamber and controls fuel flow to the engine.
Know-How Notes: How to Use 3M Intake System Cleaner
Engines are dirty. Everything about them involves an accumulation of dirt, grit, carbon, and gunk on every component. While that can be tolerated on the outside, it does not work so well on the inside of the engine…