Engine and Exhaust
Alt + /
Gasoline Direct Injection
{{ image('MzU0') }}
Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Waldorf vehicles with this new type of engine?Southern Tire & Auto Answer:GDI stands for Ga...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023
Fuel Saving Tip from Southern Tire & Auto: Gas Cap
This fuel saving tip for Waldorf 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 co...
Published on: May 23, 2023
Fuel System Service at Southern Tire & Auto
Today's 
Southern Tire & Auto 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 alon...
Published on: Jan 05, 2023
Your Nose Knows Gasoline
Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
Published on: Apr 03, 2021
E85 Fuel Safety For Waldorf 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: Sep 26, 2020
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Southern Tire & Auto in Waldorf
A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Jul 27, 2020
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: Oct 25, 2019
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: Nov 02, 2018