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What Goes into the Price of a Gallon of Gas?
When writing our earlier blog entry on things that cause gas prices to rise and fall, we realized that there was a lot to say about what makes up the...
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What makes gas prices change?
As of October 2013, gas prices seem to be on their way down in another one of those price swings that we seem to experience with regularity. It's...
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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.
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Are Fuel Additives Worth it?
In a crowded marketplace for fuel additives to treat gas, diesel, or ethanol, there are lots of choices out there. Consumers are confused and...
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Ethanol Policy: The Politics of Ethanol Gas
Part of the reason ethanol gas is so distasteful to so many is that the whole thing reeks of politics. The politics of Congress dictating to ordinary...
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What Does Octane Do In Gasoline? Octane Ratings
Most people think that higher octane in gasoline supercharges the combustion in an engine cylinder, giving them additional power and performance. It...
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Why Aren't Gas Prices Dropping?
As the stock market rollercoaster continues after the downgrading of the US credit rating, one bit of news that has been lost is that oil prices have...
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What Else Influences Gasoline Prices Beyond The Cost of Oil?
Most of us realize that gas prices are related to the cost of crude oil. Crude oil prices make up 65-70% of the retail cost of a gallon of gas; taxes...
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Six Easy Tips for Better Lawnmower Maintenance
Remember how smooth your lawnmower ran when you first used it? Regular lawnmower maintenance will keep your mower in top running condition and will...
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Finally! Real Tips for Gas Savings
With United States gas prices so high these days, it's not hard to find gasoline-saving tips on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, as well as on Google and...