What if you could actually improve your gas mileage significantly (5-20%)? Not have to alter your driving habits? Not have to install any extra questionable parts on your car? What if it were as easy to do as 1-2-3? Well, it is. For years Big Oil has offered three or so different grades of gas octane 87 regular, 89-90 premium and 91-94 super.These grades are actually based upon a 100 octane scale where the cleanest burning, most ideal fuel was propane (clean burn fuel). But the scale never took ...
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/p> As with health care, preventative car maintenance is the best thing you can do for those dependable vehicles that get you where you want to go everyday. With preventative car maintenance you might invest a little here and there, but in the end, you will always save yourself time, money and the aggravation that comes with 'break-down' surprises. Listed below are some additional reasons to get serious about preventative car care: * Safety is the #1 reason to invest a little of your hard ...
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Recent technology advancement in automotive industry has seen an upsurge in improving the fuel economy of our car engines and thus making them as efficient as they can be. Heavy investment has been poured in making the car engines as clean as possible, where exhaust emission is concerned, thus increasing the gas mileage capability of the car. This has created a new batch of vehicles with engines more fuel economical compared to engines of comparable size a decade or more ago. We can't deny that ...
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With a little research on your vehicle, you can avoid future repair problems. Whether you are mechanically savvy or not, you can detect many common vehicle problems simply by using your senses of smell and sight. TAKE A GOOD LOOK! Are there any stains or drops of fluid under your vehicle? There may be no problem whatsoever, however you do want to check for wet spots, as this could be a symptom of a serious problem. What color is the liquid under the car? Yellowish green, blue or orange colors ...
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In today's economy, it makes little sense to pay oil change grease monkeys up to fifty dollars to change your car's oil. With these easy steps, you can change your car's oil in your own garage or driveway. You'll need a jack (the one that comes with your car or truck works), two jackstands, hand tools, oil and an oil filter. You'll also need a drain pan to catch the oil that comes out. Gloves come in handy so your hands don't get gunked up. If you have a car or low truck, you'll need to pick ...
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Over all my years of driving the one thing that still causes me the most concern is when I hear a new noise. This drives me particularly crazy every spring. After months of having the windows rolled up it's very disconcerting when you first roll down the window to get a whiff of that fresh springtime air and you start hearing all those noises you car makes, and perhaps has been making all winter long. Then you start to think "what's that noise?", "how long has it been doing that?" You drive ...
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With a little research on your vehicle, you can avoid future repair problems. Whether you are mechanically savvy or not, you can detect many common vehicle problems simply by using your senses of smell and sight. TAKE A GOOD LOOK! Are there any stains or drops of fluid under your vehicle? There may be no problem whatsoever, however you do want to check for wet spots, as this could be a symptom of a serious problem. What color is the liquid under the car? Yellowish green, blue or orange ...
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Nothing is quite as exciting as purchasing a new car. Even if it's a "used" new car. Don't get too caught up in the pretty shiny metal and chrome, it's what's under the hood that counts. Take a serious test drive before you make a decision. Used cars bought from a private owner don't have any warranty with them. You don't want to buy someone elses problem. Do you homework. There is a lot of help available on line when you're purchasing a used car. You'll have the vin or vehicle identification ...
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You don't think much about your car do you? Your car sits outside 24/7, 365 days a year in all extremes of weather. You routinely drive it at speeds that exceed 70 mph. You stop, start, stop, start through city traffic. You sit idling in traffic jams day after day. Yet, you expect your car to start every time you get into it and turn the key. The best thing that you can do to extend the life of your car, and to potentially save yourself a bundle of money, is to have your car serviced on a ...
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Because we feel the effects of winter more harshly than summer, we go to extra lengths to protect ourselves with coats and hats and gloves. Most of us make sure that our cars are ready for the onslaught of frigid winter weather too. We make sure we have snow tires, an ice scraper and deicer. However, in summer months we can shed our heavy and restrictive coats and hats and take life easy. We also tend to be more lax with our car care too. Remember, you car needs protection and routine ...
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There was a time when everybody changed their own oil. Now just nearly half of U.S. vehicle owners do their own repair and maintenance. By learning to change your own oil, you can save roughly a hundred dollars a year and maybe more.Before you get started, there are important oil disposal laws you must understand otherwise you could be fined by the EPA fines that go as high as six figures. The days of digging a hole in the back yard and pouring dirty oil into it are long gone. Environmental ...
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We all know that the properties of Engine Treatments. They can really stick on anything and could become a mess. They are very black and oily. Apart from these, they could prove a challenge to remove. Even if you keep your car in the pristine and clean, accidents happen. You can walk on the oil or grease that have infiltrated from other vehicles in May. And when you do, you can put your car in the car without your knowledge. Well, until you notice the stain of oil or grease on your carpet - or ...
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Regardless of the type of vehicle you drive - truck, car, van, SUV or hybrid - you cannot hope to see a return on your investment without taking care of the engine by using the right type of motor oil. Consequently, this article has been developed as a primer to explain the basics of what motor oil is and how it helps in the operation of a vehicle. What Motor Oil Does Motor oil, like any grease, helps reduce friction between two surfaces. In the case of a vehicular engine, motor oil stops the ...
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Even with all the technological advances that the automobile industry has developed to make vehicles safer and more secure, there's one thing that hasn't changed since the days of the Ford Model A: tires are the only parts that touch the road. That means that tires are still the some of the most important components of your vehicle. And that means that regular tire maintenance during a speedy oil change is one of the best ways to make sure that your automobile is operating in as safe a manner ...
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Believe it or not, your car has affects from the cold too. Follow these tips to help you have a safer winter driving season. First, and this goes for any time of year, change your oil at the manufacturers specified time, generally 3,000 miles. When you have an oil change most technicians also give your car a once over checking tires and belts and fluids. Remember, the oil is the life blood of your car. Keep your gas tank full. This helps prevent possible moisture build up and also adds a bit of ...
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You drive your car everyday. Do you pay attention to it? Do you feel that slight shimmy in the front end? Is there a new knocking sound under the hood? Is there a rattle in the dashboard? No one knows your car better than you do. If you feel something different, or if it isn't handling correctly take it to your mechanic. It could be something as simple as a tire out of alignment, or perhaps a loose belt. It's always best to find any small problem before it becomes a large one. Here are some ...
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The Common Misconception: Auto auctions are only open to car dealers. The Surprising Truth: Anyone with the right resources can participate in the same auctions as the dealers! Think about it. How much could you save if you bypassed the dealers and purchased directly from their sources? 30%, 50%, maybe even 75%. As unbelievable as this sounds, it is possible with a little patience and research. As you probably already know from past experience, car dealers will do ANYTHING to get you into the ...
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The occurrence of leaks is a common thing to most cars. They are a major cause of alarm for most motorists who for lack of basic motoring knowledge, panic at the sheer sight fluid leakage from the car engine. While leaks can lead to expensive repairs especially, if these are not spotted on time and the necessary action taken to stop them, most leaks can be handled easily and within a reasonable period. At such, motorists should therefore pay attention to leaks and ensure that they are checked ...
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Okay, something's wrong with your car. You know it. It just doesn't 'feel' right. That may sound lame when you're talking to your mechanic, but believe me, it's not something you want to ignore. Maybe you feel like the car is difficult to handle. Maybe the ride just seems less smooth and stable. Perhaps there's a vibration that wasn't there before. These symptoms almost always indicate a problem. Is it harder to steer your vehicle? Do you have difficulty steering in a straight line? This might ...
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