Mike's KARS
940 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 717.334.6882

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Mike's KARS Tech Question On Your Fuel Pump

{{ image('MzM1') }} Mike's KARS Tech Question:I was driving on a local Gettysburg road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed t...
Published on: Jul 22, 2022

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: Feb 24, 2022

Fuel System Service at Mike's KARS

Today's 
Mike's KARS post contains a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere along the way...
Published on: Nov 08, 2021

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Gettysburg residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Gettysburg from the factory...
Published on: May 18, 2021

Proper Grade of Gas

There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
Published on: Mar 31, 2021

E85 Fuel Safety For Gettysburg 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: Nov 24, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Mike's KARS: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Gettysburg 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: Dec 28, 2019

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Gettysburg

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Nov 26, 2019