Tag Archives: Gas & Fuel

Replacing My Truck’s Gas Tank

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Dan

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Capless Fuel Filler Seal Failure

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Dan

Most customers that come into the shop to get a problem diagnosed don’t know what the actual problem is, just the symptoms. Sometimes people come in and tell us what they think the problem is, but they might not be … Continue reading →

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Rusted Out Gas Tank Straps

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Dan

A customer had their Honda Civic towed into the shop with a bit of a problem. They said that they had run over a deer carcass and now their gas tank was falling out. The car wouldn’t run, so it … Continue reading →

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Rusted Exhaust Leads to Melted Gas Tank

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Dan

Rust is never a good thing when it comes to cars, and one of the parts most subject to rust is the exhaust system. Usually it just ends in a rusted out exhaust pipe or muffler, but this one caused … Continue reading →

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Cheap Work Truck Repairs

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dan

Last week I spent my time working at a summer camp, something I do every summer. I’ve done a little work on some of the camp vehicles in the past, but this year I got to do a couple full … Continue reading →

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