| With the rising gas prices and car manufacturer's | | | | car runs. The books, tools that we keep on |
| fighting amongst themselves to give the | | | | adding to our trunk or the back seat increases |
| customer's the offer that they can't resist - free | | | | the weight of the car and often the rear end |
| gas for a year, the ones who are already on the | | | | goes down causing the engine to over work. |
| road or those who are wondering what happens | | | | Again a sure shot to improve your mileage by |
| after the 'one' year is over, here are some tips | | | | maintaining the weight that your vehicle carries. |
| that may help you improve your car's | | | | Plan your trips and club trips to the same area |
| performance and help in saving you some dollars | | | | together. It's simple - fewer trips, less gas! Use |
| at the gas station. These are simple, easy to | | | | carpools or avail of park and ride options. |
| follow ways that once you ad to your routine, | | | | Modern day cars come loaded with features that |
| you won't even notice - but what you will notice | | | | may actually help you improve the performance |
| is the better performance of your car and | | | | of your car. From low-rolling resistance tires to |
| improved mileage. | | | | cruise control all contribute towards better engine |
| Always change the oil in your vehicle in a regular | | | | performance and as a result better mileage. On a |
| interval - ideally once in three months. As miles | | | | freeway, try cruise control so that your car |
| get piled up in your odometer, it is the oil that | | | | maintains a certain speed. It is no secret that |
| protects the engine from wear and tear and | | | | uniform speed always works out good for the |
| enhances its performance. Changing motor oil is | | | | car's performance |
| not difficult at all if you have the right tools or | | | | Driving within the speed limit actually improves the |
| you can always make a quick pit stop every | | | | car's performance drastically. You should reach |
| three months at your service center and get it | | | | the optimum speed for the certain gear range |
| changed in fifteen minutes flat. | | | | and you will get the best mileage from your car. |
| Tires play a vital role in your car's performance. | | | | It is a misconception that speeding means less |
| These should be maintained well. Ensure that the | | | | gas as you reach your destination sooner. Higher |
| tires are aligned correctly, that the pressure is | | | | speed than what is optimum for a certain gear |
| maintained and that the tires are regularly rotated. | | | | alignment overworks the engine generating more |
| Worn-out tires cause more friction on the road, | | | | heat and greater consumption of gas. |
| leading to the engine working harder and a more | | | | Keep the above tips in mind when you are driving |
| gas. | | | | and the better mileage is guaranteed how much |
| Take out excess things from your trunk or the | | | | ever old or new is your vehicle! |
| back seat. You will be amazed how smooth your | | | | |