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Fuel Economy: Open Windows or Air Conditioning–Which Is Better?
Summer can be hard on your car’s fuel economy, especially if you live in a hot southern state such as Arizona or Florida. It takes energy to keep your car’s interior cool, and that energy comes from the engine and the fuel it consumes. Continue reading
The End of the Lease: Hardly the End of the Road
Cars are generally only leased for the first few years of their life, but that doesn’t mean the car ceases to exist at the end of lease. The leasing company sells the car at the end of lease, sometimes to the lease holder who was already driving it. Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Used Hybrid
Hybrid cars have become popular over the last decade or so, as higher gas prices have caused drivers to look for more fuel-efficient options. Continue reading
Getting More Miles to the Gallon: 3 Simple Gas-Saving Tips
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As a consumer, there’s little you can do to change the price of gasoline or diesel. To save money on fuel, you need to either drive fewer miles or get more miles to the gallon. Continue reading
How Auto Maintenance Goes Hand-in-Hand With Fuel Economy
Most people today are interested in saving fuel. Improving fuel economy is good for both the pocketbook and the environment. Continue reading
Stuck on What Car to Lease? Tips to Get You Moving in the Right Direction
Car leases, and particularly lease transfers, give you a lot of different vehicle options to choose from when you’re trying to determine what car to lease. Though having options is a good thing, it can lead to analysis paralysis, making it impossible to decide because there are just too many choices and too many competing factors to consider. Continue reading
Boosting Your Car’s MPB: Mileage Per Buck
The cost of fuel can be a significant budget item for some families. Add up all those fill-ups, and the total gas bill can sometimes be higher than the monthly lease payment. Continue reading
Your Car’s Aerodynamics and Fuel Efficiency: The Details That Decrease Drag
In their continuing efforts to improve the fuel mileage of their fleets, auto manufacturers are placing a renewed emphasis on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Continue reading
Your Car’s Air Filters: Why They Need to Be Checked Regularly
Oxygen is obviously essential for human life, but many people don’t consider the fact that it’s also essential to the life of your car. Fuel cannot burn without oxygen. Without air, no combustion can take place inside an internal combustion engine. Continue reading