Something we hear quite frequently from Corcoran residents is that their fuel economy is down and their vehicle just doesn't have the pep it used to. When that happens, one of the things we look ...
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 ...
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...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Corcoran vehicles with this new type of engine?Pro-Tech Auto Repair Inc Answer:GDI stands f...
Let’s review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way...
Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Pro-Tech Auto Repair Inc Answer:There are actually a lot of things Corcoran drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. ...
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When someone mentions diesels around Corcoran, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the...
