Put the Joy Back in Summer Road Trips
The biggest bummer of any summer road trip is getting stranded. With just a little bit of care and maintenance on your car, you can make sure your trip goes off without a hitch. The critical areas to check are engine fluids, radiator hoses, belts, tires and brakes. Being proactive about your car’s condition can […]
The Worse Kind of (Car) Neglect
As tedious as it seems, you absolutely need to change your car’s oil. It matters. The oil keeps your car’s motor running—literally. Here’s why: Lubricates Oil lubricates by keeping metal riding on a thin film. The oil prevents metal parts from touching and thus seizing. Cools Oil pulls heat away from the moving parts of […]
Going the Extra Mile, or Two…or 50: How to Improve Gas Mileage
In the era of $3.50 gasoline, it can be discouraging to notice a gradual or sudden mileage slip of 2, 4 or more miles per gallon. While a wide range of factors can affect fuel efficiency, today we focus on a few of those that are easy to monitor. Driving Habits. That Estimated MPG label […]