This fuel saving tip for San Antonio 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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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Vern's Auto Repair LLC Answer:There are actually a lot of things San Antonio drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy....
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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When someone mentions diesels around San Antonio, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in ...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other San Antonio vehicles with this new type of engine?Vern's Auto Repair LLC Answer:GDI stands ...
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...
When we San Antonio travel around TX, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We sh...
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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...
