1. St. Cloud Technology Education Course: General Automotive Service
Fuel System Care
St. Cloud Technology Education
Course: General Automotive Service

2. Tune-up Items Fuel & Additives Fuel Filter Air Filter Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires

3. Fuel & Additives Octane Fueling Additives
Allows for a more complete combustion
Premium vs. Standard
Certain Octanes suggested for higher compression engines
Fueling
TURN VEHICLE OFF, Place all gas tanks on the ground, and do not talk on cell phones!
Stay near your when fueling to avoid potential hazards!
Additives
Generally AVOID additives unless suggested by a trusted mechanic
Gasoline already contains additives and alcohol

4. Fuel Filter Replace Fuel Filter: 35,000 miles or yearly
Reduces strain on fuel pump (expensive)
Beware of gasoline when changing

5. Spark Plugs Replacements Standard Plugs: 30,000-60,000 miles
Platinum Plugs: 75, ,000 miles
Use ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND on threads
Spark Plug Wires
Yearly- $uggested

6. Air Filter Change Yearly
Visually Inspect – should be fairly translucent
“Tap Out” debris
Do NOT use high pressure air hose