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Classic Auto Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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Classic Auto Tech Question:I was driving on a local WATERBURY road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed t...
Published on: Oct 21, 2026
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: Dec 07, 2025
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: Feb 16, 2025
Fuel System Service at Classic Auto
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Classic Auto 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 wa...
Published on: Nov 25, 2023
Classic Auto Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
Classic Auto Tech Question:I was driving on a local WATERBURY road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed to a shop in WATERBU...
Published on: May 03, 2023
Fuel Saving Tip from Classic Auto: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for WATERBURY residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be ...
Published on: Mar 03, 2023
Classic Auto Service to Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that WATERBURY drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big ...
Published on: Dec 26, 2022
Gasoline Direct Injection
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other WATERBURY vehicles with this new type of engine?Classic Auto Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline...
Published on: Sep 22, 2022