Fuel Efficiency

Boost Your Car with a Cold Air Intake System

Many car enthusiasts look for modifications that enhance power and fuel efficiency when upgrading a vehicle for better performance. One of the most effective and affordable upgrades is installing a cold air intake system. This simple modification can significantly improve a car's horsepower, torque, and fuel economy while also extending engine longevity. Understanding How a Cold Air Intake Works A cold air intake system replaces a car's factory air intake with a system that draws cooler air from outside the engine bay. Why? The stock air intake in most vehicles pulls in warm air from around the engine, which is less dense and contains less oxygen. A cold air intake relocates the air filter to a position where it can draw in cooler, denser air, usually near the front of the car or in a wheel well. This allows the engine to receive more oxygen-rich air, which improves the combustion process and leads to better performance. Benefits of a Cold Air Intake System 1. Increased Horsepower One of the [...]

By |2025-03-12T08:39:51-06:00March 20th, 2025|Car Parts|0 Comments
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Valves and Camshafts: Controlling Airflow for Optimal Performance

In the world of automobiles, the engine is the heart and soul of a vehicle. It's where the magic happens: fuel is ignited, and power is generated to propel your car forward. But have you ever wondered how an engine breathes efficiently, producing optimal power and maintaining fuel efficiency? The answer lies in the intricate dance between car engine valves and camshafts. These two components play a pivotal role in controlling the airflow within an engine, and they significantly impact your vehicle's performance and fuel economy. Understanding Car Engine Valves Car engine valves are like the gates to the engine's combustion chamber. They open and close to allow air and fuel to enter and exhaust gases to exit. The precise timing of these movements is critical to engine performance. Many engines have two valves: intake and exhaust valves, but newer engines have multiple valves per cylinder (some 3 and some 4 valves). Intake Valves These valves open to allow a mixture of air and fuel to enter the combustion [...]

By |2023-10-18T08:46:03-06:00October 18th, 2023|Car Parts|0 Comments
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Improving Diesel Truck Performance

Today's diesel trucks are rugged and ready for any adventure you may throw at them. Keeping your diesel truck running efficiently means reliability and helps you ensure you're getting the most use out of it. 5 Ways Boost Performance on a Diesel Truck Every driver's mileage may vary in terms of how they want to boost the performance of their truck. Depending on individualized needs and the day-to-day requirements of the your diesel truck, some owners may want to focus on fuel efficiency while others want more power and torque for carrying heavy cargo or towing extra weight. 1. Upgrade the Exhaust System Upgrading the exhaust system on your diesel truck with an aftermarket modification can improve the power and torque, but can also boost the fuel economy and overall performance of the vehicle. An exhaust system with a larger capacity takes some strain off the engine and allows it to work more efficiently, especially when you add custom tuning. 2. Install Fuel Injectors Installing aftermarket fuel injectors on [...]

By |2023-02-09T09:20:22-06:00February 9th, 2023|Car Tips|0 Comments
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What’s the Deal With Your Car’s EVAP System?

An EVAP system stands for Evaporative Emission Control System. While most vehicles come equipped with this component, not every driver is aware of its function. These systems have been required on all gas-powered vehicles since the 70s and for an environmentally conscious reason. Before such a system was in place within cars, fuel systems would pollute fumes into the environment even when the engine was turned off. Car EVAP systems are used to keep gasoline vapors contained. This is not only beneficial to the atmosphere but the overall fuel efficiency of the vehicle by keeping the fuel within the vehicle. What Is an EVAP System? These systems are designed around the purpose of preventing gas vapors from seeping out of the fuel tank and into the surrounding environment. This helps control greenhouse emissions. Without a proper EVAP systems in place, gas-powered vehicles would be significantly more environmentally damaging. The EVAP system has been designed to both store and safely dispose of damaging fuel vapors to ensure they aren't released. [...]

By |2022-10-26T09:20:33-06:00October 26th, 2022|Car Parts, Car Questions|0 Comments
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Diesel vs. Gasoline

We all know that gasoline and diesel fuels are different. We know not to put diesel into a gas engine and vice versa. But, do we know the "whys" behind that rule? When it comes to diesel vs. gasoline, not only are the fuel types different, but the respective engine types are different. And each fuel engine comes with its benefits as well as disadvantages. Diesel vs. Gasoline Gasoline engines were invented in 1876 and were ground-breaking — but they weren't efficient. The four-stroke combustion engine only utilized 10% for the fuel, while the other 90% produced heat and burned off. So, in 1892, Rudolf Diesel created the combustion power engine (also known as the diesel engine). While gasoline engines have had many technological advances that led them to be more efficient than the original model, they operate slightly differently from their diesel engine counterparts. Diesel and Gasoline Engine Differences Both engines use internal combustion, with cylinders compressing air and fuel mixtures to create mechanical energy turned into motion [...]

By |2022-01-19T14:52:20-06:00January 19th, 2022|Car Parts, Car Questions|0 Comments
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Increasing Your Winter Fuel Efficiency

With fuel prices continuing to rise, we all would like to save a little money on gas this winter. In very cold and snowy areas, winter can decrease your fuel efficiency — by up to 24% — because of the cold weather and less-than-optimal driving conditions. Not all hope is lost, though. It's still possible to increase your winter fuel efficiency to help offset the increase in gas prices and gas needed. It just takes a bit of change in habit. Tips for Increasing Winter Fuel Efficiency While changing your driving habits and vehicle maintenance schedule can feel like a lot of work, it's worth the money you'll save on gas this winter. Store Your Car in a Warm Place While you may like using your garage for storage purposes during the summer, it's time to make room for your vehicle(s) during the cold months. Keeping your car inside when it's cold means the engine has less work to warm up and therefore uses less gas. Reduce Your Idle [...]

By |2021-12-15T12:48:22-06:00December 15th, 2021|Car Tips|0 Comments
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Fuel Efficiency Going Down? Here’s Why It’s Dropping.

We all know that sudden acceleration when the light turns green doesn't do your fuel efficiency any favors. In fact, many everyday driving habits affect your car's fuel economy. But, let's say your driving habits haven't changed. You aren't taking turns like a Nascar driver, and you haven't been revving your engine. So, why is your fuel efficiency decreasing? But, Doesn't Fuel Efficiency Normally Change Over Time? Yes. As car's age, fuel economy declines. No matter how well you take care of your vehicle, it's engine efficiency and power are never as good as when you drive it off the lot. However, while a product of the miles you've driven, this decrease in efficiency is most likely due to faulty or worn engine components. It's also true your gas mileage changes over the period of the day as well. Colder mornings mean lower fuel economies. In fact, at 20-degrees your fuel economy is 12% lower than at 77-degrees. But, what about on a typical, warm day? With a car that isn't incredibly old. Why do [...]

By |2018-06-14T15:54:31-06:00June 14th, 2018|Car Questions|0 Comments
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