Tag: gas tanks

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'Don't Top Off, Bill'
Jun 30, 2020

'Don't Top Off, Bill'

Dear Car Talk

Is topping off your tank really a big no-no?

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Chemistry at the Gas Pump
Jun 16, 2020

Chemistry at the Gas Pump

Dear Car Talk


California gas prices could use this workaround

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Swing and a Misfire for This Honda Civic's Engine Diagnosis
Oct 18, 2019

Swing and a Misfire for This Honda Civic's Engine Diagnosis

Dear Car Talk

Find out how spark plugs, Perry Mason, and grilled squirrels can be related to fixing a Civic.

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Putting Diesel Fuel in a Gas Engine Is a Nonstarter
Apr 23, 2019

Putting Diesel Fuel in a Gas Engine Is a Nonstarter

Dear Car Talk

The fix will may keep you from making the same mistake.

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Mystery Hoses on Fuel Pump Go Nowhere
Feb 05, 2019

Mystery Hoses on Fuel Pump Go Nowhere

Dear Car Talk

This Ranger has thrown Robert a curveball

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What's the Lowdown on This Lying Gas Gauge?
Aug 31, 2017

What's the Lowdown on This Lying Gas Gauge?

Dear Car Talk

The truth may set Mary, James, and their car's old sending unit free.

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Valve May Be Culprit in Car That's Hard to Refuel
Jun 22, 2017

Valve May Be Culprit in Car That's Hard to Refuel

Dear Car Talk

Mark's Roadmaster takes a long time to fill up at the pumps, and not just because of size of the tank. There's a common problem that may explain it.

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can gas get old in hybrid engines that don't use much
Jun 09, 2016

Can Gasoline "Go Bad" in Hybrids?

Dear Car Talk

If your hybrid doesn't use the engine much, is it possible for the gasoline to "go bad" over time? Ray injects some know-how into the question.

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