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1406 Clark Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3J9 604.696.0898

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A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)

Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite.  It’s a precis...
Published on: Dec 11, 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 ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2021

Better Service – Better Fuel Economy in Vancouver

Many Vancouver area folks want to know how to improve fuel economy. At DC MOTORWORKS, we help Vancouver drivers keep their vehicles in prime condition which makes them more efficient fuel-wise. W...
Published on: Dec 29, 2019

DC MOTORWORKS Automotive Tips: Proper Grade of Fuel

There are a lot of misconceptions among Vancouver drivers about fuel grades, and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard”, “Super”, “Plus&rdquo...
Published on: Dec 22, 2019

DC MOTORWORKS Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Vancouver drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line is, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way...
Published on: Dec 15, 2019

Minimizing Blind Spots In Vancouver for Safer Driving

When we Vancouver drivers travel around BC, 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....
Published on: Feb 10, 2019

Fuel System

I'd like to give our friends in Vancouver a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel pump. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewh...
Published on: Sep 30, 2018

Fuel Saving Tip from DC MOTORWORKS: Fuel Cap

This fuel saving tip for Vancouver drivers is so simple you won’t believe it. It has to do with your fuel cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s screwed on tight. If it’s loose, f...
Published on: Sep 16, 2018