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Master Tech AutoCare post contains 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 alon...
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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Most Virginia Beach residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Virginia Beach fro...
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...
This fuel saving tip for Virginia Beach 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 wil...
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Master Tech AutoCare Answer:There are actually a lot of things Virginia Beach drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy...
When we Virginia Beach travel around VA, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We...
