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Ethanol vs. Gasoline: What's the Difference and Does It Matter for Your Engine?
When you're filling up at the pump, you might wonder whether you should choose regular gasoline or ethanol-free fuel. Is ethanol hurting your engine?...
Car Care
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Water in Gas Tank? Symptoms Explained
Maybe you left your gas cap off during heavy rain. Maybe the station you fueled up at had water in one of its underground storage tanks, and some of...
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Do Fuel Additives Really Work? How to Know
You bought a bottle of fuel treatment, poured it in, drove a tank through, and… you’re not sure anything happened. Maybe your mileage even dropped a...
5 min read
What To Do With Old Gas: Can You Still Use It?
All petroleum fuels have a limited storage life. Over time, they gradually degrade because of chemical reactions taking place within the fuel itself....
9 min read
How to Get Rid of Engine Sludge: Symptoms, Causes, and Safe Fixes
A car that lives on short commutes and stop-and-go traffic, with oil changes pushed past the recommended interval, will eventually start developing...
8 min read
5 Things We Do to Destroy Our Engines and How to Remedy Our Errors
An overheated engine fails fast. Coolant boils, gaskets blow, blocks crack — the damage is loud, immediate, and obvious. But the slower kinds of...
6 min read
Is Your Car Actually Ready for Summer? A Car Care Checklist That Goes Beyond the Basics
National Car Care Month is a great reminder that a few smart maintenance habits, including protecting your fuel system, can help your vehicle run...
4 min read
Knowing When you Need a Fuel System Cleaner - Signs to Watch For
Most drivers don’t think much about their fuel system—at least not until something starts to feel off.
5 min read
Why New Cars get better gas Mileage than Ever (And What's Changed since the 90s)
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...
7 min read
Saving Money on Gas This Summer (No Matter What's Happening)
It’s been at least a couple of years since we last took a close look at gas mileage and what actually affects it for the average driver. Under normal...