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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: Aug 22, 2022
Gasoline Direct Injection
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Yuba City vehicles with this new type of engine?Brakes Tires & More Answer:GDI stands for G...
Published on: Jul 28, 2021
Brakes Tires & More Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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Brakes Tires & More Tech Question:I was driving on a local Yuba City road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was ...
Published on: Mar 18, 2021
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Brakes Tires & More in Yuba City
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...
Published on: Oct 20, 2020
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: Apr 15, 2020
Forced Induction
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Most Yuba City residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Yuba City from the fact...
Published on: Feb 17, 2020
Fuel Saving Tip from Brakes Tires & More: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Yuba City 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 ...
Published on: Feb 08, 2020
Brakes Tires & More Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that Yuba City 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 ...
Published on: Jan 09, 2020