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 Mankato vehicles with this new type of engine?Ron's Auto Repair of Mankato LLC Answer:GDI s...
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
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Ron's Auto Repair of Mankato LLC Tech Question:I was driving on a local Mankato road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it star...
This fuel saving tip for Mankato 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 co...
Let’s review some things that Mankato drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big wa...
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Most Mankato residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Mankato from the factory ...
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...
