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...
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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Mike's Autocare 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...
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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?Mike's Autocare Answer:GDI stands for G...
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When someone mentions diesels around Richmond, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the...
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...
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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?Mike's Autocare Answer:GDI stands for Gasoli...
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Most Richmond residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Richmond from the factor...
