I’d like to give you a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere alo...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Norfolk vehicles with this new type of engine?Full Throttle Service Answer:GDI stands for G...
There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
This fuel saving tip for Norfolk residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be co...
Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
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Most Norfolk residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Norfolk from the factory with ...
Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient. It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel: And you save money.
To help organize our discussion, let&r...
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Full Throttle Service Answer:There are actually a lot of things Norfolk drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One ...
