Road Runner Auto Tech Center
41 5th Avenue South, Kindred, ND 58051 701.428.9953

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Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Kindred, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the ...
Published on: Jun 09, 2023

Simple Answers from Road Runner Auto Tech Center for Kindred: Fuel System Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What benefit will I get out of a fuel system cleaning?Road Runner Auto Tech Center Answer:Well, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you'll see in ...
Published on: Feb 13, 2023

Fuel System

I’d like to give you 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 alo...
Published on: Oct 31, 2021

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Kindred vehicles with this new type of engine?Road Runner Auto Tech Center Answer:GDI stand...
Published on: Apr 21, 2021

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Road Runner Auto Tech Center in Kindred

A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems.  Let’s start at the tank.  The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years.  That’s why there’s a...
Published on: Apr 03, 2021

Fuel System Service at Road Runner Auto Tech Center

Today's 
Road Runner Auto Tech Center 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. Somewh...
Published on: Aug 09, 2020

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: Feb 21, 2020

Fuel Saving Tip from Road Runner Auto Tech Center: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Kindred 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: Oct 20, 2019