How Do I Save On Gas?

Use Regular Gasoline Unless your vehicle requires premium gasoline, filling up your car with high-octane gas is a waste of money. The premium gas doesn’t boost your gas mileage or performance. If you’re not sure what grade works best for your vehicle, your owner’s manual will tell you. You can also ask your mechanic what
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How Do I Prepare For A Long Trip?

Have Your Regular Maintenance Done A week or so before you leave, have regular maintenance done, like oil and filter change, or routine maintenance. Specifically, ask the shop to check the air filter and change it if necessary. Changing the air filter is an inexpensive way to enhance fuel economy and performance. Also, have them
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Should I Repair My Car Or Buy A New One?

Something goes wrong with your car and you’re faced with a high repair bill. It would be nice to get a new car, but is that the smartest decision? Would you be better off fixing your current ride, or is it really time to buy a new one? The answers to these questions will vary,
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How Often Should I Change My Oil?

For maximum protection, most oil companies say to change the oil every 3,000 miles or three to six months regardless of what type of driving you do. A new engine with little or no wear can probably get by on 7,500-mile oil changes. But as an engine accumulates miles, it dumps more unburned fuel into
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Do I Have To Go To The Dealership For Repairs Or Scheduled Maintenance?

No. In fact, there are laws that require the factory to honor your warranty as long as you have proper documentation of the appropriate maintenance being done. Just have any legitimate mechanic do it, and hold onto your records and receipts. If you have a maintenance schedule book, have the mechanic sign it.
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