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Why a Clean Fuel Supply is Important

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A clean fuel supply is absolutely essential for reliable engine operation and fuel system performance. The fuel filter is the fuel system’s primary line of defense against dirt, which is why replacing the fuel filter is so important. Debris and small particles of rust that flake off the inside of the fuel tank are all trapped in the fuel filter.  To prevent the big pieces of dirt and rust from entering the fuel line, there is a mesh filter sock on the end of the fuel pickup tube inside the gas tank. This does not keep out smaller particles that can be so troublesome and that is where the fuel filter come into play. These contaminants can plug fuel metering orifices in a carburetor or prevent valves from seating if not trapped by the filter. Fuel debris can clog the injector inlet screens and starve the injector for fuel, in fuel injected engines.  If this debris finds its way inside the injector, it can wear or jam the pintle valve and seat.   This is something to lo...

Family Car

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When your single or you don’t have children the car is something that’s a synonym of freedom and independence. Once you start a family, the role of the car has to expand. It goes from a car to being the family car, and that’s something totally different.  First things first, not all cars make good family cars. The ideal family car is, first of all, bigger. A small city car or a two door car isn’t a good family car, as it won’t allow enough room for everyone or allow good enough access to the back seat, which is important once you have children back there.  Special seats for the children and special features like strong shades on the back windows are a must, with the seats being legally required when you have children. But children aren’t all that you need to worry about when it comes to modifying your car.  Man’s best friend also has a place in the family car and in order to ride legally in the car it also needs some security modifications. Dog guards are something that y...