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...
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Long Arm Mechanics Tech Question:I was driving on a local GARDEN CITY road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was...
The US government has a website dedicated to helping us use less fuel. It presents the cost savings in a way we can all relate to, no matter what kind of vehicle we drive. Here’s an ...
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GARDEN CITY drivers who maintain their vehicles make them more efficient. A car or truck that is well-maintained works the way it was designed to, and that means it uses less fuel...
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...
This fuel saving tip for GARDEN 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...
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Long Arm Mechanics 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 ...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other GARDEN CITY vehicles with this new type of engine?Long Arm Mechanics Answer:GDI stands for ...