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Fuel System
I’d like to give you 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 alo...
Published on: Sep 24, 2023
Your Nose Knows Gasoline
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...
Published on: Aug 16, 2023
Proper Grade of Gas
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...
Published on: Jan 09, 2023
Forced Induction
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Most Rockville residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Rockville from the fact...
Published on: Jul 27, 2022
Simple Answers from Auto Clinic Care for Rockville: Improve Fuel Economy
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Auto Clinic Care Answer:There are actually a lot of things Rockville drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of ...
Published on: Jun 27, 2022
E85 Fuel Safety For Rockville Drivers
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: Mar 06, 2022
Auto Clinic Care Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that Rockville drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big ...
Published on: Oct 12, 2020
Auto Clinic Care Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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Auto Clinic Care Tech Question:I was driving on a local Rockville road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was tow...
Published on: Oct 01, 2020