Gas engines Archives

How far can you drive when low fuel light comes on? This chart may tell you

Emily Woodbury - March 26, 2021

When was the last time that dreaded low fuel light came on in your car? Uh-oh. Nobody likes seeing that orange glow, especially if...

Is your RV or tow vehicle engine powered by gas or diesel?

Emily Woodbury - October 15, 2020

It's hard to say if a gas or diesel engine is better or worse than the other. They both have pros and cons, and...

Confusion and problems with main and auxiliary fuel tanks

RV Staff - September 12, 2018

Dear Gary, On my older Pace Arrow motorhome (gas), which tank is the main fuel tank – the front or the back? When the dash switch...

Waterless engine coolant defends against boil-over and corrosion

Bob Difley - December 20, 2017

Evans High Performance Waterless Engine Coolant, EC53001, is specifically designed for all modern, classic, and vintage gasoline engines, light-duty diesels, LP and CNG vehicles....

Perform your own diagnostics on your vehicles with CarMD

Bob Difley - May 25, 2017

By Bob Difley Using CarMD is like having a crystal ball for your car or light truck. We've all had that dreaded "check engine" light suddenly...

Husband’s dream RV is wife’s “gas hog” nightmare

RV Staff - December 7, 2016

Dear RV Shrink: We are looking at a 38-foot motorhome that is like a McMansion on wheels. It has all the creature comforts of home....

High altitude fuel-up — low altitude engine knock

Russ and Tiña De Maris - November 29, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris We got a note from a reader who'd been on a road trip out West. Piloting his pickup with...

Decoding motor oil container mystery codes

RV Staff - April 9, 2016

By RVtravel.com staff Q: What do the numbers and letters in a motor oil designation mean? A: There are several different items encoded. There is a...

Should I buy a motorhome with a gas or a diesel engine?

RV Staff - April 7, 2016

Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. Should I buy a motorhome with...

What octane is best for your RV or tow vehicle?

RV Staff - April 6, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris It's a question that stirs up a lot of feelings, but first the factoids: The "octane rating" listed on...

Do “gas saving” products really help?

RV Staff - March 27, 2016

The answer is "probably not." Be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims. "This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent." Claims usually tout...

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