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Proper Grade of Gas
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...
Published on: Feb 07, 2023
Your Nose Knows Gasoline
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...
Published on: Dec 15, 2022
Fuel Saving Tip from Dave's Auto Repair: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Nevada City 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 b...
Published on: Aug 24, 2022
Fuel System Service at Dave's Auto Repair
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Dave's Auto Repair 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 ...
Published on: Mar 28, 2022
E85 Fuel Safety For Nevada City Drivers
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: Dec 21, 2021
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Dave's Auto Repair in Nevada City
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Feb 28, 2021
Dave's Auto Repair Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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Dave's Auto Repair Tech Question:I was driving on a local Nevada City road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was...
Published on: Oct 19, 2020
Time To Take Another Look at Diesels
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If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Oct 28, 2019