Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. It’s a precis...
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 Car-O-Practor Ltd Tech Question:I was driving on a local expressway and my vehicle started sputtering and then the engine finally quit and I couldn’t get it started. I was towed to a shop in...
Let’s review some things that Richmond drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line is, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way....
A lot of fuel is wasted by Richmond drivers in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The fuel tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years of driving around Richmond. T...
Many Richmond area folks want to know how to improve fuel economy. At The Car-O-Practor Ltd, we help Richmond drivers keep their vehicles in prime condition which makes them more efficient fuel-w...
This fuel saving tip for Richmond drivers is so simple you won’t believe it. It has to do with your fuel cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s screwed on tight. If it’s loose, fu...
This The Car-O-Practor Ltd automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: Richmond firefighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 fuel. Some newer vehicle models ...
