Fuel SystemA Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)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 ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 18, 2020 Fuel InjectorsThe last new American vehicles sold in Troy with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Troy, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 03, 2020 Engine Air Filter from Gary Knurek GoodYearMany Troy drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Gary Knurek GoodYear 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, rest... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 17, 2020 Higher Mileage Service Intervals for TroyTroy drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Troy area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 13, 2020 Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Troy, MichiganNo matter how well they're made, vehicles in Troy, Michigan, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Troy, Michigan, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufac... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 11, 2020 Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Troy, MichiganLet's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Troy drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Troy area... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 10, 2020 Fuel System Cleaning at Gary Knurek GoodYearIs your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 09, 2020 Fuel Filter ReplacementHello Troy resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 04, 2020 Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Gary Knurek GoodYearYour 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 proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 03, 2020 Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan DrivingWeight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Troy knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Troy 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 compartment and trun... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 26, 2020 |
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