Wheel care by Larry Reynolds Feeding your wheels is easy; just give them a fresh new tire every 10,000 to 30,000 miles. The wheel will consume the tire tread over a period of time dependent upon its hunger level. If you drive the car rather enthusiastically, the wheel will get very hungry and eat…
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Used car buying tips
Buying a used car is more complicated than buying a new one. There are concerns about what may be breaking or already been fixed. Another concern with buying a used car is the warranty. Over half of the used cars today are being sold “as is”. Buying an “as is” car is very risky –…
Summer Auto Maintenance Checklist
You’ve got your suntan lotion, a giant cooler and three cheap novels — you’re ready for a summer road trip. You may be prepared, but are you up to date on your summer auto maintenance? Sure, auto maintenance is the last thing on your mind, but it’ll jump to the front pretty quickly if…
Car Driving Tips
Drive to save fuel Whether you drive occasionally or everyday, you can decrease the amount of fuel you use by taking the steps described below: Driving Skills The driving technique of the person behind the wheel is the single most important factor in determining the fuel economy of a particular car. A economy-conscious driver can…
Top 10 Fuel Saving for Car Tips
Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of fuel — and at today’s gas prices, an improvement of just one or two miles per gallon (MPG) can really add up. These ten fuel saving tips have served me well…
Volkswagen Golf GTI 35 Edition
Volkswagen Golf GTI 35 Edition. After we post about this Volkswagen Golf GTI 35 Edition in old post at auto europe car, and now, the volkswagen automaker has announced this new vehicle .It was confirmed that the U.S. car will retain its 235-hp version of VW’s 2.0-liter EA113 turbocharged four when it’s dropped off at…
How to wash your car like the pros
Use microfiber detail towels to remove any excess water. Open the trunk, hood and doors and use a microfiber towel to wipe out the doorjambs and other hidden areas; otherwise water will drip out and leave spots.
Tire Treads: The Highest and Best Use for a Worn Tire
Although they may look round and black, retreaded tires are one of the greenest, environmentally friendly products a fleet can buy. Retreaded tires have one of the highest post-consumer contents of all recycled products, and are responsible for saving North Americans more than 400 million gallons of oil every year. Most people don’t know that…
Chrysler Engines to Get Fiat MultiAir Technology
Nobody ever objected to more horsepower or more miles per gallon. So how about both? It’s an offer you can’t refuse, especially if you’re Chrysler. A senior Fiat powertrain exec confirmed to Motor Trend that the Italian automaker’s clever MultiAir valve-control tech will be fitted to Chrysler’s four- and V-6 engine families, and soon. …
Texting While Driving: Targeted for Extinction
Of all the distractions ensnaring drivers, texting is the one that’s raising the greatest ire among safety researchers, industry critics, auto companies and federal and state regulators. Texting is taking lives, and that’s provoking national outrage and promulgating new laws and safety campaigns. Oprah Winfrey went to the emotional heart of the issue with the…