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OIL CHANGE TOO EXPENSIVE? Car owners may not be too happy when their car/truck requires a $40 or more oil change. Several Automakers are almost exclusively switching from well-known 5W-30 and 10W-30 oils to low-friction, and pricier, 0W-20 engine oils. The slippery low-friction oils helps squeeze every last bit of fuel economy out of the engine, but their synthetic and synthetic blend raise the cost of routine maintenance.

Your fuel gauge ( In most cars) tells you which side your gas tank is on. If you're driving a rental or other new-to-you car, you may not know which side to fill up on. In newer models, car makers have begun to include a "secret triangle" to show you just that. Next time you hop in the car, look on your car's fuel indicator for this small arrow beside the gas pump icon. This is an easy way to show drivers which side to pull up to the pump.

Be aware of service and repair centers that seem to have a process that is ‘too easy’ in its diagnosis of a problem with your car. There is a growing trend of centers that claim to be effective in ‘reading’ the car’s computer and then supplying you with a code to take to an automotive parts store.

DID YOU KNOW ? The Ford GT Is So Strong That During The "Roof Crush" Test, It Broke The Crushing Machine Alternatively, Ford didn't have a roof-crushing machine strong enough to crumple even one measly little supercar

BMW ( Bavarian Motor Works) logo represents white propeller blades against a blue sky. It reflects the origins of BMW as a manufacturer of the military aircraft engines.

Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

Change your brake fluid Brake fluid is hygroscopic. This means it is adept at attracting moisture. Moisture causes components to corrode and fail. Replace fluid and bleed system once a year. Brake fluid is cheap. Calipers, hoses, and sensors are expensive.

In 1916, 55% of the cars in the world were Model T Fords, a record that has never been beaten.

Don't touch the glass (of the bulbs) when changing headlight bulbs Most headlight bulbs now are filled with halogen and have special coatings on the outside of the glass. If you pick the bulb up by the glass with your fingers, you will leave trace amounts of oil and grease on the glass. When the bulb is used, that area of the glass will get hotter than the rest and it will eventually cause the bulb to crack. When changing headlight bulbs, only hold the metal bulb holder at the base, or make sure you're wearing rubber surgical / mechanic's gloves (clean ones) if you're touching the glass.

Empty Your Pockets The average guy spends 67 minutes each day behind the wheel. A thick wallet in your back pocket raises one hip above the other, twisting your spine and straining your lower back. Plus it can put pressure on your sciatic nerve, a common source of lower-back pain, says S McGill, Ph.D., of the University of Waterloo, in Ontario.