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Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most San Diego residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to San Diego from the fact...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023

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: Jan 16, 2023

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other San Diego vehicles with this new type of engine?Convoy Auto Repair Answer:GDI stands for Ga...
Published on: Sep 28, 2022

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other San Diego vehicles with this new type of engine?Convoy Auto Repair Answer:GDI stands for&nb...
Published on: Aug 08, 2022

Your Nose Knows Gasoline

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 the ga...
Published on: Oct 24, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Convoy Auto Repair in San Diego

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: Nov 30, 2019

Fuel Saving Tip from Convoy Auto Repair: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for San Diego 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 ...
Published on: Nov 02, 2019

E85 Fuel Safety For San Diego 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: Sep 16, 2019