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Learning How to Change Oil 27
Oct
Posted by andik in Repair & Service on 10 27th, 2009

If you ask any of my friends, they would tell you that I am one of the least handy people that they know.  But in their next breath, they would tell you that at least I try to be handy, and that it is something that I am working on.

As a child, my father never really let me do anything, so I didn’t learn how to be hands on with many things.  This has meant that I need to go out on my own to try and be a handy person for my family, and that has been a challenge.

When it comes to cars, I am not very good either, but I have been trying my best to learn.  I can change the spark plugs, change tires, and I have been known to even change a fuse or two.  But the one thing that I have wanted to learn for a long time is how to change oil, and that is what I am doing today.

Instead of buying a book or asking a friend, I have been looking online for a guide on how to do it.  The beauty of the Internet is that chances are that I can find a video that I can watch and follow to get the job done.

Well, I am going to try it out, and I’ll report back as to how it went – wish me luck!

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10 tips to save gas 14
Aug
Posted by TopAutos in Repair & Service on 08 14th, 2008

 1. Slow down - going that extra 5-10 mph faster doesn’t get you there that much quicker, but it does minimize the miles per gallon your car is getting.  

2. Accelerate slowly - starting and stopping is what lowers your in-town mpg, and stomping the gas pedal only exacerbates the effect. Ease into the acceleration; there’s no hurry to get to that next red light, and you’ll be saving yourself dollars.
 
3. Keep your tire pressure up - you know how much harder it is to pedal a bike on a flat tire; cars work the same way.
 
4. Keep your car in shape - by keeping your oil clean, your air filter clear, and your tires properly balanced and rotated you’ll get more bang for your gas buck.
 
5. Don’t top off - it’s not like you’re sneaking those few extra drops past the money clicker, so don’t do it. It’s just going to spill out or evaporate anyway.
 
6. Don’t tailgate - when you’re always braking and accelerating because you’re too close, you’re wasting fuel. Maintaining a safe driving distance is not only safer, but cheaper.
 
7. Carpool - simple. Splits your bill in half.
 
8. Get the extra gear racks off the car - if you’re not using the big bike racks or ski boxes bolted up on your car, take them off and reduce the wind drag.
 
9. Combine your errands - go to a store or an area where you can do the post office run, get the milk, eat lunch, and get your haircut all at once without having to drive to each location.
 
10. Don’t drive across town for the best gas price - is it really worth it to drive ten miles out of your way to save 65 cents?
 

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