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...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other South Elgin vehicles with this new type of engine?J. Murray Auto Service Answer:GDI stands ...
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Most South Elgin residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to South Elgin from the ...
Today's J. Murray Auto Service 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 al...
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...
Let’s review some things that anyone 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...
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J. Murray Auto Service Tech Question:I was driving on a local South Elgin road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I...
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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...
