Fuel System
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For those of you in Augusta, Georgia who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the...Published on: Dec 21, 2010 -
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routi...Published on: Dec 29, 2010 -
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into C & C Automotive for a check up.In today's C & C Automotive auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to k...Published on: Jan 26, 2011 -
At C & C Automotive we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Georgia friends are often curious about...Published on: Feb 09, 2011 -
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Augusta knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Augusta area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guy...Published on: Mar 09, 2011 -
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Georgia environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives f...Published on: Mar 15, 2011 -
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Augusta, Georgia, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Augusta, Georgia, th...Published on: Mar 29, 2011 -
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orches...Published on: May 24, 2011 -
With high fuel prices in Augusta, Georgia, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on {{ image('MTQ4') }} is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going a...Published on: Jul 27, 2011
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There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Augusta, Georgia, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Augusta streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect ou...Published on: Sep 08, 2011
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If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Aug...Published on: Sep 13, 2011 -
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...Published on: Oct 25, 2011 -
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles ar...Published on: Nov 03, 2011 -
This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one will 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 constantly leaking out...Published on: Nov 09, 2011 -
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Augusta 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 f...Published on: Mar 14, 2012 -
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the p...Published on: May 09, 2012 -
Most Augusta auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At C & C Automotive, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just h...Published on: Jul 10, 2012 -
The last new American vehicles sold in Augusta with a carburetor rolled out of the Georgia dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Augusta, and nationally, have had fuel injecto...Published on: May 06, 2014 -
Hello, Augusta 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 ...Published on: Jun 11, 2014
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Augusta residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the funct...Published on: Jul 29, 2014