Fuel System
-
All modern Kettering vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Kettering drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel...Published on: Dec 15, 2009 -
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routi...Published on: Jan 20, 2010 -
At Gateway Auto Clinic we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our OH friends are often curious about t...Published on: Feb 23, 2010 -
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Gateway Auto Clinic for a check up.In today's Gateway Auto Clinic auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thin...Published on: Apr 07, 2010 -
For those of you in Kettering, OH who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the po...Published on: Dec 16, 2010 -
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our OH environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Ke...Published on: Jan 18, 2011 -
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles ar...Published on: Jan 26, 2011 -
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Kettering, OH, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Kettering, OH, they req...Published on: Mar 02, 2011 -
With high fuel prices in Kettering, OH, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on {{ image('MTQ4') }} is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going arou...Published on: Mar 16, 2011 -
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orches...Published on: Apr 08, 2011 -
This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one will 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 constantly leaking out...Published on: Apr 12, 2011 -
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Kettering area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel...Published on: Apr 28, 2011 -
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Kettering knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Kettering area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror...Published on: May 06, 2011
-
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 Ket...Published on: May 13, 2011 -
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Kettering, OH, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Kettering streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our...Published on: May 26, 2011
-
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...Published on: Aug 26, 2011 -
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the p...Published on: Mar 21, 2012 -
Most Kettering auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Gateway Auto Clinic, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. J...Published on: Mar 30, 2012 -
Hi Kettering residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, pre...Published on: Oct 03, 2013
-
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 vehi...Published on: Oct 11, 2013