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...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Sacramento vehicles with this new type of engine?Hanna & Meinders Auto Service Answer:GDI s...
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...
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Hanna & Meinders Auto Service Answer:There are actually a lot of things Sacramento drivers can do – some of them are pretty...
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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Hanna & Meinders Auto Service 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. Somew...
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Most Sacramento residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Sacramento from the fa...
This fuel saving tip for Sacramento 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...
