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Does diesel fuel go bad?
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 17 2015
Depending on what you mean, sure it can. But do we really know what we mean when we ask the question?
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Erik Bjornstad: Sep 17 2015
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Tesla Breaks The Consumer Reports Rating System
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 10 2015
Consumer Reports releases its annual new car ratings report in October. But on August 27th, Consumer Reports issued a press release to talk about how...
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Fuel storage recommendations for everyone
Erik Bjornstad: Aug 20 2015
Fleets and businesses aren’t the only people who need to store fuel. Many consumers regularly keep smaller volumes of fuel at home, for use in lawn...
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Red diesel sludge lurking
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 28 2015
Apart from farming, the primary use for red dyed diesel fuel is in home heating oil.
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Run-flat tires: benefits and drawbacks
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 21 2015
Imagine if you could have a tire that never got flat. Or a tire where you could run over nails and the tire stays inflated long enough for you to...
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Best Selling Cars of All Time Ford, Toyota or VW?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 12 2015
Time for some bits of fun trivia. Ever since the introduction of the Benz Patent Motorwagon in 1886 (widely regarded as the first automobile –...
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Six Steps for Getting a Jet Ski Ready For Summer
Erik Bjornstad: May 27 2015
Owners of jet skis and personal watercraft (PWC) have waited patiently for this time of year. No need to wait any more. Summer is upon us and the...
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Fuel Storage and Aged Fuel Issues - James on Engines #5
Through the Contact Us forms on the Bell web site, we get all kinds of inquiries about fuel problems and engines from the general public. Some of...
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Low Engine Power and Poor Performance - James on Engines #4
The Common Problem: Low Engine Power & Poor Performance Checking the computer for diagnostic codes If you suspect that there’s an internal problem...
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Out With 10-and-2, In With 9-and-3 (Steering Wheel Hand Position)
Erik Bjornstad: Apr 28 2015
For decades, those of us who took Driver’s Ed were taught that the proper position for best and safe driving was to have your hands at “10 and 2” –...