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Check Engine Light. Ethanol Gas. Is there a connection?
The check engine light is a commonly misunderstood piece of equipment on a car. The light comes on and the driver freaks out, thinking the vehicle is...
Car Care (15)
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Better gas mileage-Tire Manufacturer Dishes Tips
Your tires are the only part of the vehicle that makes contact with the road, so it stands to reason that they would have an effect on your gas...
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Engine oil treatment - what one can and cannot do
As a consumer, it's unfortunate to spend $20 or more of your hard-earned money on an oil additive that promises to do certain things but fails to...
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Is Running Your Car Low On Gas Bad for Your Fuel System?
Talk to an older driver, and at least some of them will talk about always going to fill up the car with gas before their tank hits a quarter or...
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Fuel Contaminants: Rounding up the Usual Suspects
Gasoline and diesel fuels from the refinery are fairly pure mixtures that are designed to work well in today's modern engines. Sometimes certain...
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Fuel stabilizer for boats: Why do I need one?
We had a call the other day from a marine enthusiast who was concerned about the fuel in his boat and wanted to discuss whether he needed to use a...
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Which engine oil additive is best?
People know even less about oil additives than they do about fuel additives. Maybe it's because people forget about their oil since they only think...
3 min read
Flex Fuel Conversion - How To Make A Car Go From E15 to E85
Bell Performance's on-staff master mechanic James Dunst returns today to talk about what's different about flex fuel cars, why they can burn 85%...
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Little Things That Can Help You Save Money on Gas
Just like your physical health, one small problem in the car can throw the whole operation of the vehicle off. One little ache or pain can slow us...
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Ask The Mechanic: Carburetor vs Fuel Injection
James Dunst, Bell Performance's ASE-certified master mechanic, discussed mechanical issues with your engine in this guest blog.