Buying premium gasoline when your owner's manual says regular is fine. If your owner's manual doesn't recommend premium, you're wasting your money if you use it. In fact, because it's harder to ignite, the higher-octane gas could make your car harder to start and cause it to run less smoothly, especially in cold weather.
Changing your car's oil every 3,000 miles. Check your owner's manual. Three months or 3,000 miles is the oft-spouted guideline, but in reality, manufacturers typically suggest an oil change every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Cutting two unnecessary oil changes per year could save you between $50 and $80. And you won't waste time sitting at the car shop.
Presented by GEICO, Walk Like MADD is a pledge-based, non-competitive 5K walk benefiting the mission of MADD to prevent drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. [read more]
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