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Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Chico residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Chico from the factory with char...
Published on: Jul 09, 2022

Affordable Automotive Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} Affordable Automotive Tech Question:I was driving on a local Chico road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was to...
Published on: Feb 13, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Affordable Automotive in Chico

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: Jan 19, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Chico residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Chico from the factory with...
Published on: Sep 08, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip from Affordable Automotive: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Chico 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 cons...
Published on: Oct 01, 2020

Time To Take Another Look at Diesels

{{ image('MzU1') }} If you haven't looked into diesel engines lately, you may be interested in today's post. Why should you care about modern diesel engines? Fuel efficiency, for starters. Because di...
Published on: Feb 23, 2020

Fuel System Service at Affordable Automotive

Today's 
Affordable Automotive 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 alo...
Published on: Oct 08, 2019

E85 Fuel Safety For Chico Drivers

This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline.  Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: May 19, 2019