This fuel saving tip for Wilmington 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...
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Ponte's Auto Care Tech Question:I was driving on a local Wilmington road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was t...
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 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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Ponte's Auto Care 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 t...
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...
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When someone mentions diesels around Wilmington, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in t...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Wilmington vehicles with this new type of engine?Ponte's Auto Care Answer:GDI stands for&nb...