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 Cambridge 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 will be ...
Today's Marc's Garage 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 along the w...
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Most Cambridge residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Cambridge from the factory w...
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
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Marc's Garage Tech Question:I was driving on a local Cambridge road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed ...
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 Cambridge vehicles with this new type of engine?Marc's Garage Answer:GDI stands for Gasolin...