Archive for the ‘Car Care’ Category
Forget the President… what YOU can do about high gas prices !
Everywhere you turn, you hear about the pain at the pump, and who to blame for your troubles. What is missing from most news reports is how you personally can help to save gas and keep a little of that green in your wallet. Today I would like to focus on the mechanical aspects of [...]
Gas Saving Myths
As with any hot topic there are tons of myths about gas and your car’s mileage. Let’s take a look at a few of the more common myths circulating today.
Myth #1: Buy gas in the morning when the gas is cooler, thus denser.
Gasoline is stored in underground tanks, which remain at a fairly constant [...]
How you drive can affect your gas mileage
We all like to race stoplight to stoplight, it’s a guy thing. But, did you know that nothing can affect your gas mileage more than your driving style? Studies have shown that you can save up to 33% on gas by altering your driving style.
Before we get into how you should drive for the best [...]
Scratches after washing your car
Question:
Hi Kevin,
Your web site is fabulous – I googled “car washing” and your site was in the top three that came up. I have just spent 40 minutes reading through your various pages – great information.
Here is my question. I have a 2005 Fire Red Mustang, that just got its first wash after a few [...]
Diagnosing Car Problems…
Below is a letter I received the other day about wasted parts and labor, and it highlights the problem with some auto repair shops out there that simply replace parts blindly without diagnosing the real problem.
Email:
I recently had a problem with my 94 Dodge van. This is a high mileage vehicle (160,000), but I have [...]
