Tips For Making Car Fuel Effic [2008-06-28]

With gas prices sky high most individuals who drive are interested in ways they can make their car more fuel efficient and save as much money as possible. While there are no fuel saving tips that will keep your car full of gas without filling up, there are some tips that really can help you save money on fuel over the long run. All of these tips focus on making your car more fuel efficient.

Fuel Efficiency Tip #1 Drive When You Crank Up This might seem obvious, but as soon as you crank up your car you should drive off. However, many people crank up and leave the car idling for a while. Instead of this, when you crank up drive off and only keep your car running when it is absolutely necessary.

Fuel Efficiency Tip #2 Don't Ride the Break Many drivers hit the break more often than is necessary. Additionally there are quite a few drivers that slow down for a braking car when they could easily switch lanes. Not riding the break can increase your fuel efficiency by up to 30%, so this is a great tip you should follow.

Fuel Efficiency Tip #3 Turn Off Your Car If you are going to be stopping for more than 10 minutes you should switch off your car to keep fuel efficiency at its peak and not burn more gas than is necessary.

Fuel Efficiency Tip #4 Don't Turn Off Your Car If you are only stopping for a brief moment or less than 5 minutes then don't turn off your car because the amount of gas used to crank up is more than you would burn in that short period of time.

Fuel Efficiency Tip #5 Inflate Tires Properly Too many drivers never think of their tires, unless one goes flat. However, having tires that are properly inflated can save fuel and make your car more fuel efficient, saving you money. Because of this, you should check your tire pressure on a regular basis.

While gas prices don't seem like they will be dipping considerably in the next few months every tip to help you make your car more fuel efficient is helpful. So, follow the above fuel tips and you will see that over time your car really is more fuel efficient.

Written by: Craig Rowe

Tips for car tire-Nick Steven [2008-06-28]

There are many things to keep in good working order on your car. One of the most important, and unfortunately, most overlooked items is the tires. There's more to Tires than meets the eye, and, though many people don't realize it, the condition of your tires can affect many other parts of your car. The simplest maintenance is checking your tire pressure. Correct pressure will prolong the life of your tires. You may even notice a little boost in fuels economy as well. tire pressure gauges are extremely cheap and probably one of the best investments you can make in your car. Another measure you can take to combat premature tread wear is regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. This should be done at least every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Though not entirely inexpensive, some tire shops include free lifetime rotation and balancing in their extended warranties. Now to the more common sense subjects such as driving habits. The more aggressively you drive, the more your tires suffer, plain and simple. Last, I would like to encourage everyone who reads this article to ask questions when you take your car for tire service. Technicians are always happy to explain things for you, such as uneven wear. The problem could be as simple as wheels out of balance or something more serious like front-end components either out of alignment or needing replaced. Now, hopefully you understand the importance of proper tire maintenance. Not only can poor maintenance become very costly in the long run, but you could very well be jeopardizing the safety of you and your passengers as well. So i guess I'll quote the Michelin Man and say "There's a lot riding on you tires".

10 Tips to Make Your Car Last [2008-06-28]

1. Breathe Easier
Even the most mechanically challenged drivers know to change a car