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Why is summer fuel more expensive than winter fuel?
It sounds like a song parody about the exorbitant price of gas in the summer. But did you know that more than 20 different "boutique fuel blends" are sold from June to September?
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel consumption is a major issue in today's world. Because oil reserves are running low, we will need to cut our fuel consumption or else the cost of gasoline will only go up. Check out these great fuel consumption articles from HowStuffWorks.
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What are fuel mapping computers?Your fuel mapping computer picks up where your old carburetor leaves off, regulating the air and fuel mix in your engine so it can run smoothly. You don't need to do anything else but drive. See more »
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What does the weight mean on a can of motor oil?
Planning to change your own oil? You're probably wondering what the numbers on the can of motor oil mean. Find out what they mean and what oil is best for your car. See more »
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What if I put sugar in someone's gas tank?
Putting sugar in someone gas tank has long been rumored to ruin someone's car. But does it really work? What could really disable a car? See more »
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When will we run out of fossil fuels?
Doomsday scenarios about when the globe will run out of fossil fuels have been flowing since the 1950s, when Shell geologist M. King Hubbert created a mathematical model showing what would happen to United States domestic oil production in the coming years. See more »
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Who consumes the most fossil fuels per capita?
It's pretty much common knowledge that some countries use more resources than others. Do you know who consumes the most fossil fuel per capita? See more »
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Why do some engines use a dry sump oil system?
I have heard that both race cars and some motorcycles (like Harley-Davidsons) use a dry sump oil system. What is the advantage of a dry sump? See more »
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Why doesn't gasoline burn cleanly?
I have read the question about crude oil and the different types of fuel. I was wondering: if gasoline is an aliphatic hydrocarbon why doesn't it burn cleanly forming just CO2 and H2O? See more »
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Why is summer fuel more expensive than winter fuel?
It sounds like a song parody about the exorbitant price of gas in the summer. But did you know that more than 20 different "boutique fuel blends" are sold from June to September? See more »
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Will a drought affect the price of ethanol?
Corn crops have been exploding to meet the increased demand for ethanol. It may seem like a good thing, but the distinct possibility of permanent drought in several major corn-producing states has given farmers and scientists pause. See more »
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Do race cars use gasoline like normal cars do or do they use something else?
Ever wonder what kind of fuel race cars run on? Find out what kind of gasoline race cars from different motorsports run on. See more »
