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...
This fuel saving tip for San Luis Obispo 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 wi...
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High gas prices have hit most of our budgets in the San Luis Obispo area. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skim...
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...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other San Luis Obispo vehicles with this new type of engine?Villa Automotive Answer:GDI stands fo...
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...
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San Luis Obispo drivers who maintain their vehicles make them more efficient. A car or truck that is well-maintained works the way it was designed to, and that means it uses less ...
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Most San Luis Obispo residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to San Luis Obispo f...
