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eLearning Series:
Gas Prices Are Outrageous,
Save Me Some Money!
( 13 pages )
21.
The right grade of oil
Make sure that
you are using the right grade of oil that is required by your
car or truck. Oil grades are measured in viscosity, which determines
how much the oil can resist flow. Grades of oil include:
• 0W (this is the
thinnest) (“W” stands for winter)
• 5W to 25W
• 20 to 60 (60 is the thickest)
Check with the
owner’s manual that comes with your car for more information
about the grade of oil that is required by your car.
Make sure that
you use the right grade of oil to ensure that your car runs
as smoothly as it should in all types of weather.
If you find that
you are always running out of oil when you need it you can buy
car oil in bulk at stores such as Costco so that you always
have oil available for your vehicle.
If you can’t change
the oil in the car yourself ask a family or friend to give you
a hand.
22. Replace the air filter
in your car
Studies at FuelEconomy.com
suggest replacing the air filter in your car on a regular basis.
Replacing a clogged air filter can improve the mileage that
you get with your car by up to 10 percent.
When you calculate
that 10 percent into gasoline savings, you’ll be saving up to
15 cents per gallon. You can ask your mechanic to replace the
air filter in your car or you can do it yourself.
23.
Replace the fuel filter in your car
Studies show that
not only should you be replacing the air filter in your car
on a regular basis, you should also be maintaining and regularly
replacing the fuel filter.
The cleaner that
your fuel filter is the more efficiently your vehicle is going
to run, saving you more money in fuel costs.
You can replace
the fuel filter yourself or have it replaced when your car is
in for a regular maintenance checkup.
24.
Check the alignment of your car
You should be paying
attention to the alignment in your car. Improper alignment will
cause a certain amount of engine drag, which will increase the
amount of gas that you are using.
The better maintained
that car is the better all around performance that you’ll get.
Talk to your mechanic about your next alignment servicing.
One of the ways
that you can tell if your car is due for alignment is if there
is a pulling on the steering wheel when you are driving. If
you are experiencing a type of pulling action it’s important
that you schedule an appointment to have an alignment done.
25.
Rotate your tires
When you regularly
rotate your tires and check them for uneven use and wear you
will find that you are saving in both tires and gas costs.
After you have
an alignment done on your car most mechanics will also rotate
the tires. This doesn’t by any means mean that you should wait
until you need an alignment to get those tires rotated.
Check your tires
regularly to see how they are doing on wear and tear.
If your tires are
showing signs of balding you’ll want to replace them immediately
since the better your tires are the better fuel consumption
you’ll see.
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