Auto and Trucks Articles (Sorted by date)

It is not a surprise to learn that both underinflated and wide tires will make your car less efficient and so you will make less mileage than you should. This will make you pay more on fuel.What about overinflated tires?

Speed Thrills but Kills - That phrase used to be a common sight on straight stretches of road where there was more temptation to speed. You know, the long, bare areas of the highway without intersections or obstructions just begging to see how fast...

Your car’s air conditioner may increase the load on your engine. Hence you car will burn more fuel if your air conditioner is kept on. However this may not apply to long term journeys.

By using the appropriate tires on your car you may increase the efficiency of your car and save on fuel costs. Snow tires are geared for a different driving surface than normal tires. These tires are bulkier and have deeper treads than normal tires.

Honking must only be used in particular circumstances. With one hand on the horn, we often forget how we hate being honked at ourselves. Others can have that same insulted feeling too.

It is the steering wheel that attracts children in driving a car. However you know from experience that you need control over the speed of the car just as much.

You may be accustomed to see people warming up their car engine in the morning, especially if it is a very cold day. Unfortunately too many people waste fuel while warming the engine first thing in the morning.

Fuel prices have a tendency to fluctuate. However it seems that on a general level through the years there was a constant increase. There are various factors that determine the price of fuel. Many anticipate a rise in fuel prices.

The tires are where your car touches the road. Your car’s tires are the part of the car that is going to take the most wear and tear from the road and they will be in constant contact with it.

Using your car excessively will only make you burn fuel unnecessary and diminish the lifetime of your car. It is surprising how much you can save on your car’s fuel with some planning.It is easy to get into the mode where a whim will make you...