fuel

I came across your article on blending E85 with pump gasoline and I have a question. I have a C7 ZR1 that is un-tuned that needs 96 octane to prevent […]

I normally park my 1967 El Camino in my separate shop with all the other car parts and stuff but recently had the opportunity to park it in my attached […]

Automotive fuel has changed a lot over the past few decades. From unleaded gas to today’s ethanol and flex fuels, you’ve got to make sure your car, truck, or SUV’s […]

The terms “Flex Fuel” and “Ethanol” are often used interchangeably—and they really shouldn’t be. Fortunately, the fine folks at Cobb Tuning Products made this quick, one-minute video as part of […]

A lot of folks mistakenly blame an inaccurate fuel level gauge on the gauge itself—instead of its sending unit. That means they’ll likely go through the hassle of installing a […]

Q: What do the different gasoline octane ratings mean? … A: The octane rating measures the performance of a particular fuel blend. The higher the number, the more compression it […]

Presuming you’re the type of person who doesn’t enjoy excruciating muscle cramps, you probably make a point to hydrate before going on a long run, a bike ride, or engaging […]

Hi, I was wondering if you could help answer a few questions and doubts I have about moving forward with my E85 build. I know there’s a lot of hype […]

Returnless fuel systems are becoming more common in new vehicles. As we learned in a recent Jeff Smith Ask Away! column, the increased use is due in part to tightening federal […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we discuss the basics of compression and how it relates to your fuel octane. […]