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Get the Most Out of Your Gas Budget

There are lots of things you can do to save money on fuel and to stretch your gas budget a little farther. First off -- don't speed. For obvious reasons of course, but also because just going 5 mph over the posted speed limit can cost you an extra $0.17 per gallon for gas. Also avoid having your vehicle idle for long periods of time. Just letting your vehicle idle for an hour can burn up to half a gallon of fuel. Use your cruise control when you are driving on the highway and travel streamlined. Don't haul…
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Get Your Tires Rotated - Your Car Will Return the Favor

Your tires need to be properly inflated, have good tread and the tread needs to be wearing down evenly. If it's not, then you will blow through your tires a lot faster than you should be and that can get expensive. Your tires have a specific "life expectancy" and you want them to reach it. If you neglect your tires and don't take care of them, then they will "die" thousands of miles sooner than they should. It's very important to keep the tread on your tires wearing evenly. If it doesn't, not only will you…
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Battery Replacement and Testing

Who has thought about replacing your battery lately? I doubt seriously that any of you have actually spent much time thinking about the possibility of your battery actually failing you. The truth is however, your battery could fail you tomorrow in fact. The problem is actually personified if you haven't had your battery checked or tested lately. Testing your battery could definitely help mitigate the issue of your battery failing you when you least expect it. Your car's battery is responsible for more than just starting your car. It is also responsible for lighting the road, as well…
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