Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Sumter, SC, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most peo...
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles ar...
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This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one from here to Dalzell will believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tigh...
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orches...
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A question for our Sumter SC motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a...
Most Sumter auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Turner's Garage & Transmission, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra e...
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...
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your EUROPEAN engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precis...
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Sumter, SC, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Sumter streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel ...
With high fuel prices in Sumter, SC, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on {{ image('MTQ4') }} is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around ...
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 Sum...
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...
A lot of gas is wasted in the Dalzell area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filte...
Sumter residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. ...
Hi Sumter residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. 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, precis...
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehi...
Sumter residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the functi...
Hello, Sumter 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 is l...
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...
The team at Turner's Garage & Transmission in Sumter, and SC car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Sumter drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbo...