Fuel System
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No matter how well they're made, vehicles in SAN DIEGO, CA, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in SAN DIEGO, CA, they req...Published on: Feb 08, 2017 -
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to...Published on: Feb 08, 2017 -
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bil...Published on: Feb 08, 2017
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If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the SAN...Published on: Feb 08, 2017 -
At Wentworth Automotive we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our CA friends are often curious about ...Published on: Mar 13, 2017 -
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Wentworth Automotive for a check up.In today's Wentworth Automotive auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first th...Published on: May 08, 2017
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There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routi...Published on: May 21, 2017 -
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injec...Published on: Oct 17, 2017 -
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the SAN DIEGO area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the governme...Published on: Sep 09, 2018 -
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most danger...Published on: Oct 28, 2018
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For those of you in SAN DIEGO, CA who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the po...Published on: Apr 07, 2019 -
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around SAN DIEGO, CA.Unless they drive a vintage car, SAN DIEGO auto owners have fuel i...Published on: Jul 14, 2019
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Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around SAN DIEGO, CA, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most ...Published on: Aug 18, 2019 -
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's&nbs...Published on: Feb 16, 2020 -
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...Published on: Mar 22, 2020 -
Hello, SAN DIEGO residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter i...Published on: Jul 05, 2020
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Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the p...Published on: Oct 18, 2020 -
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? SAN DIEGO area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our l...Published on: Nov 08, 2020
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SAN DIEGO residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of ga...Published on: Nov 22, 2020 -
The team at Wentworth Automotive in SAN DIEGO, and CA car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. SAN DIEGO drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks....Published on: Dec 06, 2020