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Why people buy the gas they do
Have you ever considered the reasons why you choose the gas station you do?
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Symptoms of Stale Gas
“Stale gas” is the term commonly used to describe gasoline that has degraded and lost a significant portion of its combustibility. The causes for...
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Accidentally mixing gasoline and diesel fuel - What happens then?
Here's a couple of scenarios we've come across. Someone calls us at the Bell office and starts to describe a situation where they had a diesel tank...
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What makes a good fuel stabilizer for your car?
Fuel stabilizers are big business for diesel fuel, but may not appear to be so important in gasoline. But gasoline is still petroleum and still...
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Fuel Storage and Aged Fuel Issues - James on Engines #5
Through the Contact Us forms on the Bell web site, we get all kinds of inquiries about fuel problems and engines from the general public. Some of...
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Holiday driving forecast: Busy with a chance of less pain at the pump
The nation's largest car club, AAA, released its Christmas season driving forecast on December 16th. What's the outlook? Lots more cars on the road,...
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Diesel vs. Gasoline: Which Engine is a Better Fit for You?
Consumers are taking a second look at diesel-powered cars.
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Where Are You Likely to Find MTBE? Beware of Mixing Ethanol-Free Gas
The Clean Air Act of 1992 was a major step taken by Congress to change behavior in order to better the environment. One of the results of this and...
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How Stale Gas Can Affect the Performance of Your Car
So why does gas go bad? It all has to do with gasoline's chemical composition.
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The Major Differences Between Ethanol and Gasoline
When filling up your vehicle's tank at the gas station, you might be wondering what is the difference between regular gasoline and the fuel they call...