Thursday, January 30, 2014

How to Save Gas Money




Remember those days when gas prices were less than $1 per gallon? Some of us might. Prices have definitely gone up throughout the years and they are most likely going to keep going up. The money we spend on gas each week adds up, so we’d thought we’d provide you with some simple gas saving tips. Some of these might surprise you!

Step 1. Go on -- enjoy your air conditioner on the highway. Consumer Reports says that AC's gas-guzzling reputation is undeserved. And, at higher speeds, opening the windows or sunroof can hurt on gas miles by increasing drag.

Step 2. Don't fill up your tank until you're practically on empty; the less fuel you're toting, the lighter your car, and the more you will save on gas.

Step 3. After filling up your car, turn the nozzle upside down before you remove it from your tank. You'll get another half a cup of gas that's stuck in the hose that will save on gas.

Step 4. Tighten your gas cap after filling up so you don't let any precious fuel evaporate. Try to park in the shade. This will also help save on gas by preventing evaporation.

Step 5. Put your car in overdrive for highway driving. It lowers your RPM, or revolutions per minute, which saves you gas money. Check your owner's manual for the recommended speed at which you may use overdrive. If you're due for new tires, get radials; they improve gas miles by two or three percent saving you gas money.

These are just a few steps that you could take to help stretch your money. For more, visit the link below!
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Monday, January 27, 2014

Top Ten Worst Things You Can Do To Your Vehicle



Something that we’ve learned from professional mechanics is that neglecting the proper maintenance and service for your car is the leading cause of mechanical issues. This includes many high cost repairs. Here’s a short list of some of the worst things you could be doing to your vehicle that you should be avoiding:
  1. Ignore the Check Engine Light
  2. Neglect Regular Maintenance
  3. Have Improper Tire Pressure
  4. Let Vehicle Run Low on Fluids
  5. Using Generic Replacement Parts
  6. Ignore Transmission Issues
  7. Not Changing the Oil
  8. Leaving a Dirty Air Filter
  9. Using Unqualified Mechanic
  10. Driving Overheated
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Friday, January 17, 2014

7 Common Reasons for an Oil Change!




One thing that many people tend to neglect is frequent oil changes. The life span of any vehicle can easily be shortened by this. So it’s important to schedule maintenance check-ups often, even when you think you don’t really need it. Consider these seven reasons why you should get your oil changed more often. Better to be safe than sorry!

1. Longevity
2. Sludge
3. Stress
4. Climate
5. Aggressive Driving
6. Contamination
7. Pinging in your engine or other unusual noises

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Friday, January 10, 2014

The Top 5 Check Engine Light Issues




What we've learned from  CarMD's 2013 Vehicle Health Index, is that the cost for car repairs has increased 10 percent this past year. One thing you never want to do is put off any repairs. It could cost you more than you expected later on down the road. With that said, there could be more than one reason why your check engine light comes on. Here are a few of them:

1. Oxygen sensor failing
2. Ignition coil problems
3. Spark plugs and spark plug wires
4. Mass airflow sensor malfunctions
5. Faulty vacuum hose or evaporative emission control system
                                                                                                             

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