Monday, August 13, 2007

Have fuel, will travel

With today's high-performance car engines running on tight-tolerance fuel systems, having a top-of-the-line fuel filter in your Volvo sedan or pickup is a must. Fuel filters for most fuel-injection cars consist of a high-pressure canister, which is filled by a filtering agent. Fuel filters may have clamped, threaded or even special fittings that ensure a reliable fit to the fuel system. Fuel filters for carbureted engines have a lower tolerance for pressure than those for fuel-injected engines, as carbureted engines do not have to endure the same pressure-filled operating condition. Unfiltered fuel is unforgiving, inducing rapid wear and tear in your Volvo engine. Contaminants include, but are not lim View the rest of this article


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