The Auto Connection
2037 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68503 402.477.8200

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Fuel System Service at The Auto Connection

Today's 
The Auto Connection 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 along...
Published on: Nov 06, 2022

Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Lincoln residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Lincoln from the factory ...
Published on: Aug 03, 2022

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: Aug 09, 2021

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Lincoln

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Jul 22, 2021

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: Jan 07, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip from The Auto Connection: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Lincoln 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: Nov 08, 2020

E85 Fuel Safety For Lincoln 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: Aug 24, 2020

Minimizing Blind Spots In Lincoln For Safer Driving

When we Lincoln travel around NE, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We should...
Published on: Jul 13, 2017