Fuel System
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There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routi...Published on: Jan 22, 2010 -
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Advanced Automotive Repair for a check up.In today's Advanced Automotive Repair auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. ...Published on: Mar 05, 2010 -
At Advanced Automotive Repair we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Maryland friends are often cu...Published on: Mar 16, 2010 -
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles ar...Published on: Jan 06, 2011 -
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Maryland environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives ...Published on: Jan 21, 2011 -
For those of you in Frederick, Maryland who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver ...Published on: Feb 08, 2011 -
This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one will 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 constantly leaking out...Published on: Feb 22, 2011 -
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Frederick area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel...Published on: Mar 03, 2011 -
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Frederick, Maryland, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Frederick, Maryla...Published on: Apr 01, 2011 -
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orches...Published on: Apr 20, 2011 -
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Frederick knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Frederick area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror...Published on: May 26, 2011 -
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Frederick, Maryland, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Frederick streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affe...Published on: May 31, 2011
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If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Fre...Published on: Jun 10, 2011 -
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...Published on: Aug 23, 2011 -
Most Frederick auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Advanced Automotive Repair, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra ef...Published on: Mar 16, 2012 -
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the p...Published on: Mar 29, 2012 -
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehi...Published on: Oct 03, 2013
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Hi Frederick residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, pre...Published on: Oct 08, 2013
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Frederick residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinder...Published on: Oct 17, 2013
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A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to...Published on: Oct 31, 2013