Automobile manufacturers recommend keeping your gas tank full. Besides fueling your vehicle, sufficient gas in your gas tank is a coolant for the fuel pump motor. But some car owners try to make a bang for their buck by overfilling the gas tanks. But many wonder if there are negative effects to overfilling your fuel
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Most gas-powered vehicles run on regular fuel; however, some require premium. Besides the heftier price tag, the main difference between regular and premium gas is the octane rating or grade. Regular gas generally has a grade of 87, while premium gas ranges between 91 and 94. The higher the octane level, the more resistant the
A while ago, the ‘all-mighty’ carburetor distributed fuel to all cylinders in an engine no matter how many they were. The problem with such a setting was the carburetor didn’t have precise control over how much fuel went into each cylinder. The best attempt to fixing this problem is the fuel injector. Fuel injectors can
Dirty fuel injectors may not be considered a significant concern when it comes to car maintenance, but they can make your car perform sub-optimally on so many levels. For starters, they may affect your car’s ability to start up. They also inject dirty fuel into the combustion chamber of your engine, causing it to produce
A failing pump relay affects your vehicle’s ability to pump fuel, which prevents it from starting. If you are not able to fix or replace the fuel pump relay immediately, you can bypass the relay to be able to use your car. Keep reading to learn how to jump a fuel pump relay. Is it
Running out of gas is the last thing you may want when driving. Especially for a modern car and its advanced fuel system, you may get a hard time trying to prime. You can become stranded and even damage your vehicle. There is a way you can prime a fuel pump after running out of
Most vehicles have a mechanical fuel pump with a latex diaphragm that moves in and out through a level. These cars sometimes fail to start after they have been sitting for long in winter. While you try to start the vehicle, it keeps cranking over and over and fails to start meaning; your fuel pump
The gas cap, or the fuel filler cap, is an essential component of your car. It prevents debris, dirt, and dust from entering the gas tank and provides a reliable seal. It also plays a substantial role in converting dangerous fuel vapor into harmless discharge in the vehicle’s emission system. You are most likely to
When your fuel pump malfunctions, it is bound to affect the performance of your automobile. On average, fuel pumps start to fail after the 10,000-mile mark, despite the anticipated 20,000-mile mark lifespan. And even if it does not fail, it may affect the fuel uptake leading to a whole other host of car problems. So
Gas is a massive expense for car ownership, especially if you have to use the car daily. And if you happen to get traffic regularly, then looking for ways to minimize your transport costs becomes a priority. In the last few years, electric cars have become popular not only for their economic impact but also