What Happens When Diesel Fuel Is Put Into a Gas Tank?

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Diesel Fuel BasicsMost diesel fuel comes from crude oil. This oil is then refined through a process called fractional distillation, which separates the actual fuel from the less burnable and more viscous parts of the crude. However, crude isn't the only source for diesel fuel. It is also...

What Cars Can Use E85 Fuel?

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E85 is an alternative fuel that has gained a foothold in the U.S., particularly in the Midwest, but not every vehicle can use this fuel. As of August 2009, most of the vehicles that can use it are American---but some other makes have gotten aboard the ethanol train as well.

Run Your Car on Bio-Diesel - 5 Reasons to Switch Today

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With the cost of oil climbing ever higher and not likely to ever come down, you may be looking for a way to reduce your dependence on oil, and reduce our motoring costs. One of the options open to you is to run your car on bio-diesel, most modern vehicles require no modifications before you can star

Questing the EPRI Electric Power Institutes Electric Car Economy Figures

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We are told that electric cars are the way to go, but is that really true? After all, electric cars are more expensive than regular cars to begin with; by all practical comparisons over 2.5 times more in fact.

Consumers Bible on How Do Hybrid Power Vehicles Work And If You Should Buy One

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This article explains how a hybrid works and things to consider before you make a purchase. It does also offer an alternative to getting a hybrid and still saving mpg on your current vehicle.

How to Make a Diesel Engine Compatible With Biodiesel

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Converting your petroleum-based diesel-burning engine to use biodiesel is good for your engine and the environment. Pure biodiesel (B100) is biodegradable, nontoxic and virtually free of sulfur and aromatics. Essentially, no modification other than the changing of a fuel filter is necessary to conve

Tax Advantages Of Hybrid Cars And What It Means To You

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There are some tax advantages to owning a hybrid, some have come and gone and others are on their way. Because of this relatively new and ever-changing technology, the tax advantages are also ever changing from year to year.

Fuel Oil Vs. Diesel Fuel

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Fuel oil and diesel fuel are categorized as distillate fuels but are used for different purposes. While fuel oil is used primarily for stationary energy sources, diesel fuel is for automobiles.

The Best Way to Mount a Magnetic Antenna to a Vehicle

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Modern automobiles transport passengers in an information-rich spectrum. Add-on communication devices other than the factory-installed radios provide countless hours of beamed-in information and entertainment. CB radios, amateur radio-service transceivers, cell phones, laptop computers and satellite

DIY Electric Car Conversion - The Cheaper Way

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For most people who have had their cars converted to electric powered ones, they would tell you that DIY electric car conversion proves to be the cheapest way to go. DIY guides are easily available in the market nowadays, and the kit only costs around a minimum of $400 - making it a wiser investment

Converting Your Car: Hybrids Save Gas

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There are a lot of ways you can do to save gas, although the most practical and efficient way is to actually not spend anything on gas, and convert your car into a water-powered hybrid ...

Alternative Power Sources for Autos

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Most cars are gasoline powered.Red cars image by Catabu from Fotolia.comNearly all vehicles today run on gasoline or diesel, both of which are petroleum derivatives. Due to the growing crises of climate change and declining oil reserves, alternative fuels are becoming more and more...

How to Boost a Car Battery

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A common automotive part that many people take for granted is their car's battery. The battery functions as the primary energy source used to start the engine. If you maintain your battery appropriately, never worry about the battery losing it's charge. However, due to a variety of circumstances bey

Shell Rotella Oil Specs

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The Shell Rotella line of oils is designed for heavy-duty vehicles such as semi trucks.Semi image by Andrew Breeden from Fotolia.comShell Rotella is a line of heavy-duty, multi-grade oils designed for use in powerful diesel and gasoline engines. The oils may be used in over-the-road...

Electricity4Gas Review - How to Make an Electric Car?

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Do you want to learn how to make an electric car with the Electricity4Gas guide, and will it really work? After using Electricity 4 Gas and managing to convert my car to run on electricity now, I am pleased that this really does work and have since recommended to my friends who have managed to do th

Why Is Alternative Fuel So Great?

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Alternative Fuel is extremely valuable to anyone who is looking to save money on gas. There are many things one can do to save on gas, but there is one that seems to stand above them all.

What Would You Bid on the BYD E6?

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Those who are interested in purchasing the fully-electrical vehicle made by Chinese automaker BYD Auto, will have to wait a bit more, because the BYD E6 has only been released in China so far, selling in over 2000 pieces. Production for the US is under way, but customers here are interested in more

Nissan's Steering Update and How It Could Lead to Self Driving Cars

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Nissan will abandon the tried and tested steering set up on their cars. Moving away from basic mechanical links, instead giving control to a computerised unit. A change which they hope will improve the users driving experience.

Auto Conversion Kits for Natural Gas

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While the majority of cars runs on gasoline, gasoline pollutes the environment and increasing oil scarcity has become a source of international tension. Many automotive engineers work to find alternative ways to power cars. One option is to use natural gas. Many homeowners use natural gas to heat up

How to Make Your Car Green

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The car you drive can have a big impact on the environment. Cars that burn gasoline or diesel fuel contribute to global warming by emitting carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, according to the Department of Energy. The Environmental Protection Agency has also identified a number of other harm