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Boutique gasolines explained
Erik Bjornstad: Nov 17 2016
People think that gasoline is gasoline. They think all gasolines are the same because they don’t know any better. Part of that comes from not knowing...
Gasoline (4)
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Detergents in gasoline can make a big difference to your car
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 25 2016
It wasn’t until 1996 that detergents started being required in gasoline. Before that time, you had a lot more engine deposits because the gasoline...
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How to use gas treatments
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 21 2016
We get some complicated questions in the fuel treatment industry – how do PAO detergents work? Why does diesel fuel gel in the winter? Are...
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Why people buy the gas they do
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 13 2016
Have you ever considered the reasons why you choose the gas station you do?
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Put money back in your pocket – Premium vs. Regular gas
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 29 2016
Many people still have this idea that premium gas is better all-around for their car. They swear that they get significantly better mileage and that...
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Symptoms of Stale Gas
Erik Bjornstad: Aug 2 2016
“Stale gas” is the term commonly used to describe gasoline that has degraded and lost a significant portion of its combustibility. The causes for...
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What makes a good fuel stabilizer for your car?
Erik Bjornstad: Jan 26 2016
Fuel stabilizers are big business for diesel fuel, but may not appear to be so important in gasoline. But gasoline is still petroleum and still...
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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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Diesel vs. Gasoline: Which Engine is a Better Fit for You?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 25 2014
Consumers are taking a second look at diesel-powered cars.
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Where Are You Likely to Find MTBE? Beware of Mixing Ethanol-Free Gas
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 5 2014
The Clean Air Act of 1992 was a major step taken by Congress to change behavior in order to better the environment. One of the results of this and...