Fuel System
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you.Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue...
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Posted in Fuel System
on March 06, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 09, 2022
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 February 28, 2021
Hello, Lake Orion residents. Let's talk fuel filters. 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 engine.Lake Orion auto owners don't need to filter the...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 20, 2020
Many Lake Orion drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tire Warehouse Depot recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 29, 2019
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Lake Orion knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Lake Orion 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 August 11, 2019
Hi Lake Orion 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 July 28, 2019
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Lake Orion can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on July 07, 2019
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Lake Orion drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive main...
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Posted in Fuel System
on January 27, 2019
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 November 25, 2018
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