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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: May 25, 2023
Fuel System Service at Craigs Car Care, Inc.
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Craigs Car Care, Inc. 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 alo...
Published on: Sep 13, 2022
Craigs Car Care, Inc. Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that Allen 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 way....
Published on: Nov 12, 2021
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: Aug 15, 2021
Fuel Saving Tip from Craigs Car Care, Inc.: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Allen 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 cons...
Published on: Mar 10, 2021
Gasoline Direct Injection
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Allen vehicles with this new type of engine?Craigs Car Care, Inc. Answer:GDI stands for Gas...
Published on: Jul 06, 2020
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: Jul 27, 2019
E85 Fuel Safety For Allen 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: Feb 17, 2019