Berkeley Auto Repair

Automatic shutoff is designed to stop fuel flow the instant your tank reaches a safe level. Most of the time, it works perfectly. Still, drivers occasionally experience overflows, splashback, or a nozzle that will not stop when expected. Here is what actually happens inside the nozzle, why rare failures occur, and the simple steps you can take if a pump misbehaves. How Automatic Shutoff Is Supposed To Work Inside every nozzle is a tiny sensing port near the tip. As fuel flows, air is drawn past this port and up a small tube by a Venturi vacuum inside the handle. When rising gasoline covers the port, airflow changes, the vacuum spikes, and a diaphragm trips the latch to close the trigger. That click you hear is the mechanical shutoff doing its job. Normal Click-Offs Versus Malfunctions Early click-offs are common and usually not a failure. Foam, a twisted filler neck, or fast flow can fool the nozzle into thinking the tank is full. True malfunction ... read more

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Tesla vehicles are marvels of modern engineering, in particular the regenerative braking system. Not only does it recover some of the energy during braking, but it is also easy on the brake pads and the braking system in general. But there is one aspect of the braking system that will need regular maintenance – brake fluid. Brake fluid needs to be replaced with some regularity. Tesla recommends brake fluid testing and replacement every four years. We disagree – brakes are vital to your safety, and Tesla, like all EVs, is a heavy vehicle (the high voltage battery is very heavy). So brakes need to be in optimal shape. The reason for brake fluid replacement is twofold. First and foremost, brake fluid is hygroscopic – it attracts and absorbs moisture from the environment. When the water content of the brake fluid exceeds safe levels, brake fluid must be replaced, or you are risking sub-standard braking, or in extreme cases, an outright brake failure. The second reason ... read more