Fuel System
Anna drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Anna area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr...
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Posted in Fuel System
on July 10, 2022
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Anna auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they nee...
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Posted in Fuel System
on March 02, 2022
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Anna area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to watc...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 31, 2021
No one in Anna, Illinois, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Illinois fuel prices, however, have spurred Anna drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices....
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 03, 2021
Here's a question for Anna, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.)Many conditions ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on July 11, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on May 16, 2021
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Anna knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Anna area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trun...
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Posted in Fuel System
on May 02, 2021
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c...
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Posted in Fuel System
on December 27, 2020
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Charlie's Fast Lube Anna for a check up.In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Anna auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Anna residents need fuel to go...
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Posted in Fuel System
on December 06, 2020
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Anna drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintenanc...
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Posted in Fuel System
on July 05, 2020
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