Fuel System
Put diesel in your petrol car? Here’s what actually happens Alright, so you’ve rocked up to the BP on Te Rapa Road, not really thinking after a long day or just rushing between errands around Chartwell and Rototuna, and you’ve accidentally put diesel in your petrol...
What happens if you put petrol in a diesel car in Hamilton? Right, so you’re just about to shoot through to Morrinsville for the weekend, or maybe heading out to catch a mate in Cambridge, you stop for a quick fill on Peachgrove Road, and—bugger!—you accidentally put...
Fuel leaks – what’s really going on? Had a whiff of petrol inside the car lately? Or maybe you’ve spotted a dodgy puddle underneath after coming back from a run to The Base or a day out in Cambridge or Ngaruawahia? Fuel leaks are more common than you’d think,...
Why Fuel Doors Play Up: Everyday Issues on Waikato Roads Alright, so you’re off to fuel up after a run down Te Rapa Road, tank sitting low because of all that city traffic and stop-start driving. You pull into a BP at Five Cross Roads, flick the lever for your fuel...
What is a Carburetor? Before fuel injectors became common in modern vehicles, carburetors were used to control the flow of fuel and air to the engine. The carburetor mixes fuel and air together, ensuring the ratio is correct. This allows for optimum fuel efficiency...
What does your vehicle’s fuel pump do? The fuel pump in a vehicle has the important task of transferring fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. Its primary function is to ensure a consistent and adequate fuel supply to meet the engine’s requirements for...
