Get Your Car To Run That Extra Mile
Keywords: car repair, check engine light, save gas, fuel cost, vehicle maintenance
With a little extra care here and there when it comes to your car, and you will find yourself saving loads of money not just on repairs, but on fuel as well!
Keep your engine tuned up. A misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent. This means less money in your wallet. Follow the service schedules listed in your owners manual. Replace filters and fluids as recommended.
I know it does not always fit into your schedule. You just have to make yourself do it. If the dealer is charging an arm and a leg for a tune up, get a second opinion at a local reputable car repair shop. They can do the same service schedule, usually at a greater savings to you.
These tune ups not only keep your car running smoothly, but they will help when you are ready for a newer vehicle. A smooth running car means a better trade in value for you.
Check your tires for proper inflation. Under inflation actually wastes fuel. It causes your engine to work harder to push the vehicle. Wheels that are out of line, as evidenced by uneven tread wear or vehicle pulling, make the engine work harder, too. Keep those tires inflated properly, and you will save when you fill up.
Drive gently. Avoid sudden accelerations and the jerky stop and go routine. Pass the barf bag, please! Use cruise control on open highways to keep your speed as steady as possible.
Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends and family. Todays vehicles are designed to warm up fast, so theres no need to warm your car up for half an hour on cold winter mornings.
Keep your air conditioner in top condition.
Remove extra items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. Storing luggage in the trunk rather than on the roof reduces air drag. All these little things add up.
Plan your daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Try to travel when traffic is light to avoid stop and go conditions.
Join a car pool. At least, ask if someone wants to share a ride if you are just headed one place and then back.
Remember, how you drive your car, and how its fluids, old parts, and tires are disposed of all affect the environment. So take good care of your baby! Go the extra mile for it, and it will run the extra miles for you!
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