Tip o’ the Day: An Apple a Day…
Preventative care is always better than going to the Emergency Room. That's an appropriate comment whether discussing personal health or car maintenance. Today we'd like to finish up our multi-part car care series by mentioning a few things we haven't hit on so far.
Have regular tune-ups. Your car will run more efficiently, it will also be safer and will last longer. Keep an eye out for those spark plugs. A misfiring one can reduce a car's fuel efficiency by up to 30%.
Replace air filters. The engine air filters get clogged with dust, dirt, and more. This reduces fuel efficiency by as much as 10%.
All in all, be good to your baby! Keep her tires properly pumped and don't top 'er off. When the time comes to change that oil, tires, or battery, make sure they get recycled. Oh, and don't forget to unload the junk in your trunk.
Rebecca says: These car tips were inspired by my little baby: 1999 Toyota Corolla with 62,000 miles. Super mileage, super car.
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Tags: auto, car, efficiency, mpg
March 24th, 2007 at 2:54 am
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