The Datsun and Nissan Pickup Fuel Pump Relay - What the Haynes© Automotive Repair Manual Won’t Tell You

This article is written for owners of the 1981 to 1985 Datsun or Nissan 720 pickups with the electric fuel pump.  If like me, you have trusted in your Haynes© manual to troubleshoot a fuel delivery problem, you may have found that nothing works. ...

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Cheap Gas or TopTier Gas: The Best Gas for Your Car

Choosing top tier gas or cheap gas is a decision based on the performance needs of your car--and wallet.

Testing for 1991-94 Mercury Capri Fuel Related Issues

The following will help determine if you need to replace a fuel pump or injector in your 1991-94 Mercury Capri car. The tests are from the Ford service manual used by their mechanics to determine if these...

The Fuel Pump : Workhorse of the Car Fuel System

Most people don't think of the car fuel system until the engine will not start, or worse yet, they are stranded on the road. Having some general information about the fuel pump in your car will help you talk with your technician intelligently about car maintenance and repair.

Start Your Car After Running Out of Gas

Running out of gas in your car is a much more serious event than many people think. It can cause damage to your car that may cause hundreds of dollars (if not more) to fix. When you run out of gas in your car, there are a number of parts of the...

90 - 01 Toyota Camry Fuel Filter Replacement / Throttle Body Cleaning

Camry DIY How To replace a clogged fuel filter and cleaning the throttle body.

How does a car's fuel system work?

The fuel system of an automobile moves fuel from a fuel tank to the engine, where fuel is combined with air and introduced into the cylinder chambers. Combustion of the fuel in the cylinders produces the energy that powers the engine. Modern fuel...

How to Test, Remove and Install a Corvair Fuel Pump

  HOW TO CHECK YOUR FUEL PUMP Although I have never had any problems with a fuel pump going out, others have. There are no real symptoms except if you press on the accelerator while moving and experience...

An Auto Mechanic Who Makes House Calls

An unusual story about a mechanic who makes housecalls. He saved my car in my own driveway.