Something we hear quite frequently from Richmond residents is that their fuel economy is down and their vehicle just doesn't have the pep it used to. When that happens, one of the things we look ...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Richmond vehicles with this new type of engine?Elstro Auto Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline D...
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.
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Today's Elstro Auto post contains 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 along the way...
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Elstro Auto Tech Question:I was driving on a local Richmond road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed to ...
Let’s review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way...
This fuel saving tip for Richmond 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 c...
Let’s review some things that Richmond drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big w...
