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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: Oct 02, 2023
Simple Answers from Natale's Auto for Monterey: Improve Fuel Economy
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Question:What can I do to improve my fuel economy?Natale's Auto Answer:There are actually a lot of things Monterey drivers can do – some of them are pretty easy. One of the ...
Published on: Apr 20, 2023
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Natale's Auto in Monterey
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Aug 26, 2022
Natale's Auto Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump
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Natale's Auto Tech Question:I was driving on a local Monterey 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: Jun 27, 2022
Fuel Saving Tip from Natale's Auto: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Monterey 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 c...
Published on: Oct 29, 2021
Forced Induction
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Most Monterey residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Monterey from the factor...
Published on: Apr 11, 2021
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: Nov 24, 2020
Fuel System
I’d like to give you 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 alo...
Published on: Aug 22, 2020