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  • CarFax Vehicle History Report
    Car Shopping,  Maintenance,  Vehicle Value

    What is a CarFax and Why Should I Ask for One?

    Carfax is a web-based service that provides vehicle history reports to consumers and businesses in the United States and Canada. These reports contain information on a vehicle’s ownership history, accident history, service details, title status, mileage readings, and other important details. Carfax obtains this information from a variety of sources, including state motor vehicle departments, police departments, repair facilities, and insurance companies. Carfax reports are often used by consumers and businesses when buying or selling used vehicles to help them make informed decisions about the vehicle’s condition and value. You should ask for a Carfax report when car shopping because it can provide you with valuable information about the vehicle’s…

  • Difference between diesel and gas engines
    Car Performance,  Car Shopping,  Maintenance

    What is the Difference Between a Diesel Engine and a Gas Engine?

    Diesel engines and gasoline engines are both types of internal combustion engines used in many methods of transportation, but they differ in several significant ways. Overall, diesel engines are better suited for heavy-duty applications such as hauling, towing, and long-distance transportation, while gasoline engines are more commonly used in passenger vehicles and smaller applications where fuel efficiency is less of a concern.

  • What is the Difference Between the Different Octane Fuels
    Car Performance,  Car Shopping,  Maintenance

    What is the Difference Between the Different Octane Fuels?

    The octane rating of a fuel is a measure of its ability to resist “knocking” or “pinging” during combustion, caused by the air-fuel mixture detonating prematurely in the engine. The higher the octane rating, the more resistant the fuel is to knocking. There are typically three octane ratings available for gasoline at most fuel stations: Using higher-octane gasoline than your car requires doesn’t provide any additional benefit to your engine or fuel efficiency. However, using lower-octane gasoline than recommended can cause engine knocking, decrease fuel efficiency, and potentially damage the engine over time. Elevation can affect your octane needs. At higher elevations, the air is less dense, and there is…