Perhaps the biggest mistake you can make when gassing up your vehicle in Portland is pouring in the wrong fuel. If your car has a gasoline engine and you accidentally filled the tank with diesel, you are in a big trouble. Aside from having a stubborn engine that dies in seconds or won’t start at all, you will need to have your vehicle towed to a service center for cleanup. Thanks to the genius of most car manufacturers, however, cars with gasoline engine have a gas cap that prevents nozzles bigger than the typical unleaded gasoline nozzle from fitting into the tank. In other words, it is almost impossible to mistakenly fill your tank with the wrong fuel because there’s a deterrent element added. This is actually a common knowledge among most drivers, but why it is a big deal in the first place is interestingly baffling. Have you ever wondered why there are two types of fuel when it can be easier and less confusing if all cars are using the same fuel? Well, it pretty much has to do with the invention of the diesel engine. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2zs59vy
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11/20/2017 0 Comments Z71—Enhancing the Off-Road Capabilities of the Trucks for Sale You Want to PurchasePickup truck is possibly the manliest vehicle on the market. It comes with a brawny structure that you will never find even in the most dashing of sedans. The beefy rear that boasts of sleek tailgates and a spacious bed gives you the idea that this vehicle can do more than just cruising. That same rear makes you think that the car is also a good off-roader, but is it really? Needless to say, most pickup trucks are designed with off-road capabilities. This is to be expected because one of their primary functions—towing heavy load—is especially helpful in farms, ranches, and other places where terrains are usually rugged. Not all pickups, however, exhibit the same power over rough landscapes. A few have an edge over the rest. One of the best examples is any Chevy pickup truck with the Z71 package. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2jPKGd7 11/20/2017 0 Comments Important Facts that You Need to Know before Purchasing Diesel Trucks in PortlandAre you planning on buying diesel trucks in Portland soon? Whether you need them for your business or for you day-to-day family activities, there’s so much you should learn about diesel trucks before making a purchase. The last thing you need is an expensive vehicle that will end up spending more time in your garage needing repair than on the road taking you to places. Understanding how one option can outperform another is crucial in the purchase process. Unless you have prior car buying experience, here are a couple of things you need to know about engines and trucks before deciding to shop around. Diesel Engine Is Better Than Gasoline Engine Have you ever wondered what the differences between these two engines are and why drivers are too worked up when they think their car has the wrong engine? Well, you can think of it this way. Gasoline engine was the forerunner of all car engines and is found in older car models. Diesel engine, on the other hand, arrived much sooner and is found in many newer car models. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2B4Bfty |
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