Fuel System
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i...
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Posted in Fuel System
on March 07, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 28, 2021
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 07, 2021
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Marion drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintena...
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Posted in Fuel System
on November 08, 2020
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Marion area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Marion diesel-fue...
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Posted in Fuel System
on July 19, 2020
The team at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion, and Iowa car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Marion drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is t...
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Posted in Fuel System
on November 17, 2019
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Blair's Ferry Automotive for a check up.In today's Blair's Ferry Automotive auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Marion residents need fuel to ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 20, 2019
The last new American vehicles sold in Marion with a carburetor rolled out of the Iowa dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Marion, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 13, 2019
At Blair's Ferry 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 Iowa friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long b...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 06, 2019
Hello, Marion 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 located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Marion auto owners don't need to filter their fuel ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on June 30, 2019
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