Fuel System
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Portland drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements....Published on: Aug 24, 2011 -
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Portland, Oregon, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Mo...Published on: Sep 13, 2011 -
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injec...Published on: Oct 13, 2011 -
With high fuel prices in Portland, Oregon, 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 a...Published on: Nov 03, 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: Nov 08, 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 Por...Published on: Dec 01, 2011 -
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Portland knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Portland area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.G...Published on: Feb 08, 2012
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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: Mar 02, 2012 -
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: Aug 14, 2012 -
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into All Around Automotive, Inc. for a check up.In today's All Around Automotive, Inc. auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning...Published on: Sep 26, 2012 -
For those of you in Portland, Oregon 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...Published on: Oct 10, 2012 -
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Portland, Oregon, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Portland, Oregon, th...Published on: Oct 16, 2012 -
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: Nov 29, 2012 -
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Portland, Oregon, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Portland streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect o...Published on: Feb 15, 2013
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At All Around Automotive, Inc. 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 Oregon friends are often cur...Published on: Mar 07, 2013 -
All modern Portland vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Portland drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel t...Published on: Mar 19, 2013 -
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 29, 2013 -
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Portland 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: May 10, 2013 -
Many Portland drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at All Around Automotive, Inc. recommends a new engine air...Published on: May 14, 2013 -
Portland residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gas...Published on: May 22, 2013