A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
July 14, 2024
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
April 28, 2024
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Fort Mill
December 24, 2023
All modern Fort Mill vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Fort Mill 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 ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Fort Mill, SC
January 22, 2023
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Fort Mill 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 of the cle... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Fort Mill
September 4, 2022
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Fort Mill for a check up.In today's Tuffy Fort Mill auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Fort Mill residents need fuel to go, and the cle... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Fort Mill, SC
July 3, 2022
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our SC environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Fort Mill drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Fort Mill ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Fort Mill for Better Performance
June 26, 2022
Hi Fort Mill 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 ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
February 20, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your SC Driving
January 1, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Fort Mill knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Fort Mill 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 compartmen... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Fort Mill Drivers
December 26, 2021
Hello, Fort Mill 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.Fort Mill auto owners don't need to filter their... More