This fuel saving tip for Parkville residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be ...
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I was driving one day, and my car started sputtering and then the engine finally quit, and I couldn’t get it started. I was towed to a shop and found out I had to replace my fuel...
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Parkville drivers who maintain their vehicles make them more efficient. A car or truck that is well-maintained works the way it was designed to, and that means it uses less fuel a...
Your fuel system encompasses everything it takes to get fuel from your tank to your engine. Starting with your fuel pump, which is in the tank, there are the fuel lines, fuel filter, throttle as...
Something we hear quite frequently from Parkville 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...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Parkville vehicles with this new type of engine?Tim's Automotive Answer:GDI stands for ...
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High gas prices have hit most of our budgets in the Parkville area. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in s...
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When someone mentions diesels around Parkville, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in th...
