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Category Archives: improve fuel efficiency
improve fuel efficiency: use the correct motor oil
Use the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil. (e.g. never use 5W-30 oil when your engine requires 10W-30 by design.) Ask your mechanic about: • Friction reducing additives • Motor flushes • Oil treatments • Oil conditioners • High performance … Continue reading
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improve fuel efficiency: keep the engine tuned
If it’s time for the recommended service for a tune up, don’t delay. If you’re not sure if the date has passed, get your vehicle checked right away. The longer you wait the more fuel you’ll waste. Fixing a serious … Continue reading
improve fuel efficiency: optimize the ignition system
Replace sparkplugs and sparkplug (ignition) wires with quality equipment and reasonably often. Ask your mechanic about the quality of all equipment you’re currently using. Only buy quality equipment that improves spark. Don’t buy any ridiculously inexpensive plugs. Replace traditional center … Continue reading