Showing posts with label car savings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car savings. Show all posts
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.
Drivers can learn how to make their vehicles run better, cheaper and cleaner Saturday at a free car care checkup at the Tucson Convention Center.
The event, sponsored by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality and the Automotive Services Association, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TCC Parking Lot C.
Something as simple as underinflated tires can decrease gas mileage and accelerate tire wear, said Jacqui Harry, president of ASA and owner of JayBees Auto Service.
"If your tires are 4 pounds low, it can cost you one to two miles per gallon." [read more]
The event, sponsored by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality and the Automotive Services Association, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TCC Parking Lot C.
Something as simple as underinflated tires can decrease gas mileage and accelerate tire wear, said Jacqui Harry, president of ASA and owner of JayBees Auto Service.
"If your tires are 4 pounds low, it can cost you one to two miles per gallon." [read more]
You've got groceries to get at Safeway, laundry at the cleaners and that French restaurant to check out in the suburbs, but, no car.
Soon, that may not be a problem thanks to an intriguing urban trend being studied for Sacramento.
Just walk to a nearby parking lot, swipe a plastic card in a "members-only" car, drive it like it was yours for a few hours, then drop it off where you got it. [read more]
Soon, that may not be a problem thanks to an intriguing urban trend being studied for Sacramento.
Just walk to a nearby parking lot, swipe a plastic card in a "members-only" car, drive it like it was yours for a few hours, then drop it off where you got it. [read more]
Just put in a security system? Did you get one of those GPS tracking services like OnStar? Did you recently buy one of those steering wheel locking devices? If you've done anything to make your car a little safer, it's a good idea to consult with your agent. [read more]
by: Jeff Slokum
Cars are like electric lights. We often
don’t appreciate them until they go
on the blink. Regular maintenance
checks and simple service can greatly
reduce the cost of car ownership
and keep you a much happier traveler!
Don’t let the thought of car maintenance
intimidate you. There are actually
several car maintenance tips you can
do – even if you’re totally mechanically-
challenged! [read more]
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