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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If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
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Orcas Auto-Tech Tech Question:I was driving on a local Eastsound road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towe...
There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
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When someone mentions diesels around Eastsound, 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...
Let’s review some things that Eastsound drivers 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 ...
This fuel saving tip for Eastsound 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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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Eastsound vehicles with this new type of engine?Orcas Auto-Tech Answer:GDI stands for Gasol...
