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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 11 2026
All petroleum fuels have a limited storage life. Over time, they gradually degrade because of chemical reactions taking place within the fuel itself. Those reactions are inevitable, but they're accelerated by real-world conditions like exposure to...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 9 2026
Your boat ran fine when you put it away last fall. Now it’s spring, the engine cranks but struggles to start — or it starts, runs rough, and dies.
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 2 2026
The power goes out at 3 a.m. The air conditioner shuts off, the house starts warming up, and you’re counting on the generator you bought for exactly...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 18 2026
You push off from the dock on a clear Saturday morning, the cooler is loaded, the kids have their snacks, and the engine fires on the first try. Then...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 11 2026
A car that lives on short commutes and stop-and-go traffic, with oil changes pushed past the recommended interval, will eventually start developing...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 7 2026
An overheated engine fails fast. Coolant boils, gaskets blow, blocks crack — the damage is loud, immediate, and obvious. But the slower kinds of...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 4 2026
National Car Care Month is a great reminder that a few smart maintenance habits, including protecting your fuel system, can help your vehicle run...
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 30 2026
Most drivers don’t think much about their fuel system—at least not until something starts to feel off.
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 27 2026
If you’ve been paying attention to the auto industry over the past few years, it can feel like the conversation around electric vehicles has been all...
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 21 2026
If you've driven cars from different eras, you've probably noticed something that doesn't get talked about all that often. Newer vehicles tend to get...
