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Diesel Maintenance for FL

At Honest-1 Auto Care we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our FL friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there're nearly as many diesel powered passenger cars as there are gasoline.Here's who's announced or is expected to announce new diesels for North America: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Subaru. Of course, the US auto makers will be expanding their diesel offerings as well. Diesels will become a very big deal here in FL.You may ask, why has it taken so long getting to FL and North America? There are a bunch of reasons like fuel tax policies and such, but the biggest hurtle was that FL diesel fuel had a high sulfur content – too high for the latest generation of highly refined diesel engines. R ... read more

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Introduction to Diesels for Daytona Beach, FL

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Daytona Beach, FL, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in FL are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all import brands offer a range of diesel engines abroad – even the ultra-luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW. For the most part, these diesel engines haven't been available in Daytona Beach, FL. But that's about to change.In the past, North American diesel fuel has had a much higher sulfur content than European fuel. Recent environmental laws have required changes in diesel formulation and emissions standards here in Daytona Beach, FL, so we are now ready to start seeing more diesel options offered over the next few years.Why are so many Daytona Beach drivers interested in diesel engines? Well first off, diesel fuel is more energy dense. There's more p ... read more

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Fuel System Cleaning at Honest-1 Auto Care

Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of the system get dirty, which robs you of performance and hurts your fuel economy. Most Daytona Beach vehicles have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. Fuel injection systems have fewer problems and require less adjustment. But they still need to be properly maintained. This is why your owner's manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other parts of your fuel system.Some Daytona Beach residents are interested in buying fuel system cleaners that they can pour into their gas tank. You can do that - and there are lots of great products available that can help maintain an already clean fuel system - but these products cannot do a major cleaning. For that, you need to ... read more

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Professional Fuel System Cleaning

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to deliver the fuel with the correct pressure, spray pattern and volume.Daytona Beach drivers can buy fuel system cleaners that you pour into your gas tank to help maintain an already clean fuel system; however, they can't do a major cleaning. For that, you need to see Honest-1 Auto Care in Daytona Beach. We have the tools and chemicals to do the job right. Our friendly and knowledgeable team at Honest-1 Auto Care can remove particles, gum and varnish from your fuel system and get those injectors running cleanly and efficiently. You'll find Honest-1 Auto Care at 2325 S Ridgewood Ave in Daytona Beach, FL 32119. Or just give us a call at 386.898.0774 to schedule an appointment. You'll enjoy more power ... read more

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Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Daytona Beach

There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Daytona Beach, FL, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Daytona Beach streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop lights and plan lane changes so you don't need to floor it. That can save you hundreds of dollars a year.Go a little slower on the freeway. Once you're going more than 65 miles an hour (105 kilometers per hour), your fuel economy starts to drop dramatically. Leave early so you don't need to rush to be on time. And cruise control is your friend – steady speed uses less gas.Plan errands ahead. Make fewer trips by combining errands.Hey at current gas prices, a lead-foot might as well be a gold foot. Honest-1 Auto Care 2325 S Ridgewood Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32119 386

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