Fuel System
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Auburndale knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Auburndale area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartm...
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Posted in Fuel System
on June 19, 2022
Most Auburndale auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At American Lube Express, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Auburndale drivers actually save?In today's American Lube Express article, we're f...
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Posted in Fuel System
on December 26, 2021
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Auburndale area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Auburndale di...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 12, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on May 23, 2021
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 orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on December 27, 2020
For those of you in Auburndale, FL 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 the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on May 30, 2020
Hi Auburndale 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, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 12, 2020
Auburndale residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in th...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 27, 2019
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 routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent...
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Posted in Fuel System
on April 14, 2019
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Auburndale, FL, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Auburndale, FL, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufac...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 24, 2019
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