The Bell Performance Blog
Information for Fuel Consumers and Drivers in the Know

James on Engines - Classic vehicles and Diesel Fuel

Does motor oil have a shelf life?

Uber's getting out of driverless cars

A Question revisited: Do fuel additives really work?

Diesel Fuel Additives: Top 5 Things You Never Knew You Didn't Know

Summer Car Care Tips for 2020

A New Shopping Experience at the Bell Web Store

Should you be Worried about the 2020 Hurricane Season?

Why is Gas so cheap now? - Cheap Gas from Cheap Oil Part 2 (Is It Good or bad?)

Why are oil prices so low during the global pandemic? Cheap gas from cheap oil - Part 1

The History of the Lamborghini

What To Expect from new cars in 2020

How to Maintain Your Car's Air Conditioner

Bosch's (Potentially) game-changing diesel breakthrough for 2020

The Real Racing Story of Ford v. Ferrari

Engine Oil Additives that work

When do you need an engine oil flush?

Is there a low oil pressure additive?

Lawnmower Care

How to Prepare Your Car for your next road trip (2019 edition)

How to Fix Bad Gas in a Car

What does a fuel stabilizer do?

Common fuel-related small engine problems

Small Engine Fuel Stabilizers: what you need (and don't need)

President Trump: New Steps Towards An E15 Future

Winterizing an RV: Treat it right this winter

An Update On 2018 Hurricane Season - Gordon, Florence, and What To Expect Next

Self-driving cars: the auto industry speaks

Where does the oil for your fuel come from?

This year's summer driving forecast

The Life and Mysterious Life of Rudolf Diesel

Trump Administration looks to change fuel economy standards

Fuel treatment for boats in 2018

Self-Driving Car Fleets by 2019?

The Car's Early History

World Cities that Seek to Be Car-Free

Still driving a 1998 Camry? You could have a classic car

Is ethanol-free gas bad for your car?

Self-Driving Car Update: The Future Is Now?

Avoiding Home Heating Oil Problems in 2018

A Bell Legend Passed - Our Tribute to Dr. Christian Clausen

Don't let heating oil sludge give you headaches this winter

Don't Fall Into These Winter Driving Traps

Winter Heating Oil Additives and Other Steps For Your Heating System

When Is Engine Oil Consumption Considered Excessive? James on Engines #6

How to Thaw Frozen Gas Lines in a Car

Classic Cars, Ethanol, and Our Master Mechanic

Three Ways To Protect Your Tankless Water Heater This Winter

Water in Gas Tank? Symptoms Explained

Can I Use Last Year's Gas in My Generator?

Using a Fuel Additive for Old Gas

Tips for Choosing the Best Motor Oil for Your Classic Car

Fuel Problems Most Classic Car Owners Face

What to do about your classic car oil leak

Car Batteries and Other Classic Car Electrical Problems

Classic Car Batteries & Electrical Problems

Retuning Your Classic Car for Today's Gas

Gas for antique cars: things to consider

Storing Your Generator For Future Use

Hurricane Irma vs. Hurricane Andrew

Boat fuel additives: watch out

Does oil help with noisy engines?

How Carbon Deposits Are Formed In An Engine

Recent Motorcycle Safety Innovations

More Comparisons of Multi-Purpose Grease

Different Lubricating Greases For Different Needs

Will You Pay More At The Pump This Summer?

Running Your Car On Vegetable Oil?

Getting Ready for Boating Season

Synthetic Oils In Classic Cars

How to Clean a Diesel Engine

Should You Clean Your Car's Engine?

Fuel Additives for Storage Are Not All the Same

Stabilizer Additives For The Gas You Store At Home

Diesel Fuel System Cleaners

Self-Driving Cars and Better Gas Mileage

How do you know when a car needs an oil change?

Sparkless Gas Engines: The Line Between Gas and Diesel Is Getting Blurry

Fuel Supplements: What's In A Name?

The Low Down on Gas Treatments for Cars

Do You Need An Ethanol Fuel Treatment?

Can A Bad Exhaust Cause Rough Idle?

Boutique gasolines explained

How to know if you've got engine deposits

How to get a snowblower ready for winter

How do cold flow improvers work?

Biodiesel Problems - What You May Not Know

Detergents in gasoline can make a big difference to your car

How to use gas treatments

Why people buy the gas they do

Are ethanol issues still a concern?

Put money back in your pocket – Premium vs. Regular gas

Gas shortage in the Southeast - What's the outlook?

Avoiding Home Heating Oil Problems

How to store fuel (to make sure it's ready when you need it)

Recommendations for Performing a Diesel Engine Flush

Your Leaf Blower, Ethanol Fuel and What You Need To Know

Self-Driving Car Accidents - Tesla and Google

Are diesel fuel additives worth it?

Greasing Wheel Bearings: What To Know

Figuring Out Motorcycle Noises

Symptoms of Stale Gas

Storing fuel for generator use

Old Oil in Car Symptoms? Signs That It's Time For A Change

Essentials of Ethanol Fuel Stabilizers

Generator Fuel Tank Cleaning - When's the last time you did it?

Get The Most From Your Boat This Year

More Families Hitting The Road This Summer

How to Speed up your Boat

Treating Gas For Outboard Motors

Avoiding ATV Ethanol Problems

The Coast Guard's Advice For Staying Safe On The Water

2016 Hurricane Season Outlook: Get Ready

A Boat's Biggest Concern - Water In Fuel

Choosing a Marine Fuel Treatment: What To Look For

What Boat Fuel Problems Will You Face This Year?

Finding a "Female-Friendly" Mechanic

Preparing for Boating Season

Top Gardening Mistakes to Avoid During National Lawn and Garden Month

The Barrett Jackson Auto Auction: $130 million and counting

Handy Car Care Tips For National Car Care Month

What could top the Daytona 500?

Automotive AC Systems - Things You Can Do (And What's Best Left to the Pros)

Fuel Stabilizers for Car care: Necessary or Not?

The Ethanol Footprint: Good or Bad?

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Car List

Ethanol Fuel Injector Problems

Accidentally mixing gasoline and diesel fuel - What happens then?

How Much is Volkswagen on the Hook For?

Volkswagen's Competitors Weigh In On Emissions Cheating Scandal

What makes a good fuel stabilizer for your car?

The Unlikely Origins of the Smart Car

Self-driving cars are coming (if they can get over some hurdles)

Drivers loosen the purse strings - car loans top $1 trillion

One step closer to autonomous driving

Going back and forth about ethanol

Distracted Driving Can Be Really Expensive

The best time to buy auto tires and other parts you need

Why does my front end shake while braking?

Do home heating oil additives work?

Car Safety Scandals of Automotive Giant Proportions

How to increase your winter gas mileage

Criminal Test Rigging By Volkswagen

Putting Kerosene In Your Diesel Engine or Tank

The stories behind car innovations we take for granted

Does diesel fuel go bad?

Tesla Breaks The Consumer Reports Rating System

Fuel storage recommendations for everyone

Interesting fuel stuff - not just for business any more

Red diesel sludge lurking

Run-flat tires: benefits and drawbacks

Does Fuel Treatment Really Work? How to Know.

Gas mileage up, greenhouse gases down. And there was much rejoicing.

New car tech not a winner with every driver

Best Selling Cars of All Time Ford, Toyota or VW?

How to Make your Car Smart

Six Steps for Getting a Jet Ski Ready For Summer

Fuel Storage and Aged Fuel Issues - James on Engines #5

Low Engine Power and Poor Performance - James on Engines #4

Diagnosing Common Engine Noises - James on Engines #3

How To Remove Engine Sludge

How to check for engine sludge

Out With 10-and-2, In With 9-and-3 (Steering Wheel Hand Position)

Marine fuel treatment: Things to consider

Rough Running Engine - James on Engines #2

How to choose the best lawn mower additive

Engine Oil Consumption - James on Engines #1

Recognizing fuel problems in cars and light trucks

Gas Station Owner Uses Mix-i-Go Instead of Looking for Ethanol Free Gas

Breaking in a new car - has the old thinking changed?

Ready for a game changer? How about "Google in your Car"?

France says to diesel fuel users: "no more"

Cheap cars for the masses - Not what they really want?

Computers to put a man on the moon and get you around town

Electric cars pass 1 billion kilometers

Falling Gas Prices Impacting Ethanol For Consumers

Holiday driving forecast: Busy with a chance of less pain at the pump

Greatest car of the 20th century?

Car Maker Aims To Conquer Market With 84-MPG Three Wheeled Car

Car Talk great Tom Magliozzi passes away

Any other good motorcycle oil additives?

Winterizing lawn tractors to ensure they are ready for next spring

Ethanol Problems: Infographic

Motorcycle oil additives Part 2: ZDDP

Winterizing a jet ski so it is ready for you in the spring

Little known cool facts about Concours classic cars

It’s spelled “Concours”, not “Concourse”

Beware of certain types of ethanol gas treatment

The New Technology Gadgets in Cars that up Your Car's Cool Factor

The secrets of a car salesman the manager doesn't want you to know

The latest dirt on “slick” oil treatment for motorcycles

World's largest "waste-to-ethanol" plant attracts royalty

Wake up your heating oil system with a hot cup of furnace oil additive

More signs to look for when you buy a used car

More ways to make your car last forever

Wait! Should you buy a used car? Check out these signs you shouldn't.

Drivers ask questions about hybrid cars - we give the answers

What's coming from the hood? 5 Signs you should pull over immediately

Ways to make your car last forever

The word from the engine makers: Gas additives for small engines