TIPS TO SAVE GAS

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Gas Saving Car Care | Maintenance Tips [2]

• Remove roof racks
  When you need to transport your bicycles, ski equipment or camping gear a roof mounted rack or storage case is indispensable. As useful as racks can be, it does cut into your fuel efficiency. Even when empty, bicycle, cargo and ski racks add quite a bit of drag making your car less aerodynamic, which consumes more fuel. Removing them when they are not being used will save you gas and help reduce wind noise on the highway. They are also not very attractive unless you like to drive a utility truck.



• Vehicle Service Maintenance
  Proper routine maintenance will help extend the life of your car and preserve its resale value. In addition to helping you avoid costly repairs down the road, regular maintenance will optimize your car's performance, safety and extend gas mileage thus saving you big money at the pump, but more importantly keep your warranty valid.
  
  At the very least have the oil changed every three months / 3000 miles at your local dealer or service station. Many advertise "Express Lube" specials, which usually include 5 quarts of premium oil and a replacement oil filter for around $20.00.
  
  3,000 miles Service Maintenance should be:
  
  
  
  1. Replace Engine Oil
     
  2. Replace Oil Filter
     
  3. Check and Top Off All Fluid Levels
     
  4. Inspect Condition of Hoses and Belts
     
  5. Inspect Complete Disc Brake System
     
  6. Set Tire Pressure
     
  7. Inspect All Lighting Systems
     
  
  
  15,000 miles Service Maintenance should be:
  
  
  
  1. Replace engine oil
     
  2. Replace oil filter
     
  3. Replace automatic trans-axle, transfer and rear differential fluids
     
  4. Check and top off all fluid levels
     
  5. Inspect anti-freeze protection
     
  6. Inspect complete disc brake system (adjust front and rear)
     
  7. Inspect steering system including alignment check by test drive
     
  8. Inspect front suspension and ball joints
     
  9. Rotate tires and balance front tires
     
  10. Set tire pressure
      
  11. Perform tune-up and bring engine to spec
      
  12. Replace spark plugs
      
  13. Replace air filter
      
  14. Clean throttle plate (e.F.I.)
      
  15. Inspect condition of hoses and belts
      
  16. Inspect operation of horn, wipers, lights, and heater
      
  17. Lube all locks, latches, and hinges
      
  18. Road test vehicle for performance quality check
      
  
  
  30,000 miles Service Maintenance should be:
  
  
  
  1. Replace engine oil
     
  2. Replace oil filter
     
  3. Replace automatic trans-axle, transfer and rear differential fluids (all-trac & 4WD models)
     
  4. Check and top off all fluid levels
     
  5. Drain and refill coolant
     
  6. Inspect brake linings and drums
     
  7. Inspect steering system including alignment check by test drive
     
  8. Inspect front suspension and ball joints
     
  9. Install grease fittings and lubricate chassis
     
  10. Inspect drive shaft boots & grease
      
  11. Repack front wheel bearings (where applicable)
      
  12. Set tire pressure
      
  13. Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
      
  14. Perform tune-up
      
  15. Replace spark plugs
      
  16. Replace fuel filter
      
  17. Replace air filter
      
  18. Clean throttle plate (E.F.I.)
      
  19. Inspect camshaft drive belt (timing belt)
      
  20. Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system
  21. Hoses and fuel tank band
      
  22. Inspect condition of hoses and belts
      
  23. Inspect intake and exhaust valve clearance (22R, A and E engine models)
      
  24. Inspect operation of horn, wipers, lights, and heater
      
  25. Lube all locks, latches, and hinges
      
  26. Road test vehicle for performance quality check
      
  
  
  

Replace filters regularly
Pretty much covered above. Oil, air and fuel filters should be changed every three months or 3,000 miles whichever comes first. Dirty filters will rob your car of performance and use up more gas since less air gets in thereby creating a richer gas mixture. The low cost of a filter will easily pay for itself in gas savings and a healthier engine. K & N makes premium air filters for most makes and models of cars that are washable and more breathable than conventional paper air filters.

Keep your car clean
A car that is kept clean with a smooth waxed surface offers less wind resistance thus increasing your fuel savings so wash and wax that car. Cyclists and swimmers know this and so should you.

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