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Fuel System

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...
Published on: Jul 31, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Colorado Springs vehicles with this new type of engine?The Auto Werks Answer:GDI stands for...
Published on: Feb 01, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Colorado Springs residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Colorado Springs from...
Published on: Aug 15, 2021

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: Sep 01, 2020

Fuel System Service at The Auto Werks

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The Auto Werks 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 the ...
Published on: Aug 09, 2020

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Colorado Springs

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Nov 18, 2019

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: Sep 08, 2019

E85 Fuel Safety For Colorado Springs Drivers

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 ...
Published on: Jul 25, 2019