Fuel System

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean. Today’s production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to deliver the fuel with the…

TIGARD residents often ask the question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple. But first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations around TIGARD, OR, also…

Most TIGARD auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tylers Auto TV, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can TIGARD drivers actually save? In today’s Tylers Auto TV article, we’re focusing on the things you can do to improve…

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from TIGARD knows this makes sense. Some of us in the TIGARD area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I’m not talkin’ what you see in the mirror. Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trunk. I think my…

A lot of fuel is wasted in the TIGARD area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine…

At Tylers Auto TV 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 OR friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe…