Fuel SystemFuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Dexter DriversDexter residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to b... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 02, 2022 Higher Mileage Service Intervals for DexterDexter 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. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Dexter area, but it does add quite a bit to th... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 24, 2022 Maintaining Your Diesel in DexterDiesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Dexter 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 Dexter diesel-fue... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 26, 2022 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Missouri has got people in Dexter talking. It seems that Dexter folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel eco... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 29, 2022 Fuel Injection Basics for DexterAll modern Dexter vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Dexter drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 12, 2021 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around DexterThere's not much we can do about the price of gas in Dexter, Missouri, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Dexter streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 05, 2021 Diesel Maintenance for MissouriAt Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter 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 Missouri friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 17, 2021 Fuel Filter ReplacementHello Dexter resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engi... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 14, 2021 Introduction to Diesels for Dexter, MissouriSomething you're going to be hearing a lot about around Dexter, Missouri, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Missouri are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have... Read More Posted in Fuel System on January 31, 2021 Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Dexter, MissouriNo matter how well they're made, vehicles in Dexter, Missouri, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Dexter, Missouri, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The man... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 20, 2020 |
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