Archive for the ‘Car Maintenance’ Category

The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Gasoline Consumption

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Unfortunately, this year it looks like we're not going to be able to count on a nice drop in gasoline prices during the fall and winter. With crude oil futures sitting at $90 a barrel and demand for both oil and gasoline going nowhere but up, it looks as ...

Fuel Economy Tip - Have Your Brake System Checked

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

If you notice a gradual or even sudden decrease in your car's gas mileage (assuming that nothing drastic has changed in your driving habits) there are several things that could be going on with your car that might be causing the drop in fuel economy. Maybe you're driving around with a ...

Simple Things You Can do in Your Driveway to Get Better Gas Mileage

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

For those of us who enjoy working on our cars (or don't particularly enjoy it but know that it's a necessary evil) there are plenty of simple things we can do to help maintain our cars and keep them in peak running condition.  Not surprisingly, cars that are properly maintained also tend to get much ...

Fuel Economy Tip - Check Your Car’s Alignment

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

It's been a while since I've posted an actual gas mileage tip, so I figured it was about time to get back to helping people save gas.  Anyway, today's tip will not only help you save gas, but will make your overall driving experience much better. Make sure your car's wheels/tires ...

Will Switching to Synthetic Oil Give You Better Gas Mileage?

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Today's tip is a very subtle way for you to help increase your car's gas mileage and fuel efficiency, will more than likely help increase the life of your vehicle, and, over time, will help you save some money. Switch from conventional motor oil to synthetic oil. The reason synthetic oil will ...