Today we are more dependent on our cars then ever before which makes the onset of the summer driving season and the ever rising cost of gasoline a challenge we all face. We are now looking at more fuel efficient cars to help soften the blow of gasoline at $4 dollars a gallon. Hopefully you realize the benefit of keeping our cars in top shape, a tuneup can help your gas mileage 4% or a car that is out of alignment can cost you 10%.
So whether it is a new fuel efficient car you need or a tuneup or an alignment for your current vehicle to help maximize your MPG's, frugalgeorge is out there looking for the discounts and savings that can help you face these rising costs at the pump.
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With the price of oil hovering at or near all time highs we are paying more at the pump to fill our cars then ever before.
Here are some tips from Cars.com's Patrick Olsen on saving fuel.
Top 10 Fuel Saving 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 over the years, and they can help you improve your car's fuel economy and take some of the sting out of high fuel prices. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase in MPG -- but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will really add up. Read Article
Fuel Efficient Cars By: Robert Barton
The recent developments with the correlation with global warming and carbon emissions from cars, has prompted large car companies to rethink their strategies and technologies when it comes to selling cars.
With people's choices tending towards environmentally friendly there is overwhelming evidence that the most popular cars are no longer the big V8's or V6's but the smaller 4 cylinder cars and especially diesel 4WD's due to their excellent fuel efficiency. However, hybrid vehicles are also becoming a popular choice for those serious about saving money on fuel. Read Article
Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual: Updated & Expanded by The Editors of Popular Mechanics
One of Popular Mechanics' most successful books gets a complete tune-up, with 64 extra pages and more than 90 projects, all clearly marked by level. So now owners will be able to hush those squeaks, replace the U-joints, and change their own oil and filter.
For more than 100 years, the editors of Popular Mechanics have been providing car enthusiasts with the skills and confidence they need to keep their vehicles running right and looking great. And this update to the magazine's popular car care manual gives owners more essential information than ever. It's absolutely crucial for anyone who wants to know the automobile's basic components, from the engine to the electronic systems, and to understand how they work, what can go wrong, and how to make repairs. Find out how to maintain and replace windshield washers, fix steering wander and faulty cruise control, and purge bad smells from the interior. Get smart advice on how to pass emission inspection and find service data online. And because car owners want their ride to look as good as it works, there are even instructions for removing bumper stickers, tinting windows, and adding pinstripes.
