Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. It’s a precis...
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 ...
A lot of fuel is wasted by Calgary drivers in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The fuel tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years of driving around Calgary. Tha...
TIRE PIRATES Tech Question:I was driving on a local expressway and my vehicle started sputtering and then the engine finally quit and I couldn’t get it started. I was towed to a shop in Calgary ...
This fuel saving tip for Calgary drivers is so simple you won’t believe it. It has to do with your fuel cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s screwed on tight. If it’s loose, fue...
This TIRE PIRATES automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: Calgary firefighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 fuel. Some newer vehicle models are specif...
There are a lot of misconceptions among Calgary drivers about fuel grades, and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard”, “Super”, “Plus”,...
Many Calgary area folks want to know how to improve fuel economy. At TIRE PIRATES, we help Calgary drivers keep their vehicles in prime condition which makes them more efficient fuel-wise. When y...
