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Your car’s fuel system works with the rest of the engine control system to deliver the best performance with the lowest emissions. Check your car’s fuel system regularly or immediately if you smell gas or suspect a problem.

What does it do? - The fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for straining before it arrives at the injectors. A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance under a variety of speed and load conditions. Fuel injectors, when activated, spray a metered amount of fuel into the engine. Some vehicles use a return line system to return unused fuel back to the tank.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we have the answers.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we know you’re busy. We also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has the answers. Here are some tips that unlock the secret to keeping a smooth-running fleet, from us to you.

Now that you’ve got an idea of the components that make up a diesel system, and what they do, understanding how the system works in a more cohesive way isn’t difficult. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township we understand what’s going on in your fuel system while your diesel engine is running.