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Time To Take Another Look at Diesels
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If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Jul 01, 2023
Fuel System Service at NorthWest Auto Center
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NorthWest Auto Center 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 alo...
Published on: Jan 30, 2023
Proper Grade of Gas
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...
Published on: Oct 23, 2022
Your Nose Knows Gasoline
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...
Published on: Jul 26, 2021
NorthWest Auto Center Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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NorthWest Auto Center Tech Question:I was driving on a local Bellevue road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was...
Published on: Feb 05, 2021
Gasoline Direct Injection
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Bellevue vehicles with this new type of engine?NorthWest Auto Center Answer:GDI stands for ...
Published on: Aug 07, 2020
Forced Induction
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Most Bellevue residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Bellevue from the factor...
Published on: Apr 14, 2020
Fuel Saving Tip from NorthWest Auto Center: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Bellevue 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 c...
Published on: Mar 18, 2020