Fuel System

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven’t been as common in the TIGARD area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more TIGARD diesel-fueled vehicles on…

There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in TIGARD can relate to is our computers. You’ve probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get…

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for TIGARD drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintenance. Fuel injectors have…

There’s a lot of auto advice in OR right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn’t. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, “Does…

Hi TIGARD residents. Let’s talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle’s engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the…

Hello, TIGARD residents. Let’s talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. TIGARD auto owners don’t need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in…