Will a Reusable Engine Air Filter Really Get Me Better Mileage and Better Performance? Several aftermarket manufacturers sell engine air filters that they claim provide better airflow and increase horsepower and acceleration as a result. [...]
Does the Brand of Gas I Use Actually Matter? Yes, it does matter, because some brands contain more detergent additives that can prevent carbon deposits from forming inside your engine. These are the so-called Top [...]
“It looks like new! I would have never guessed that car was eight years old.” That is what we owners want to hear, but keeping our cars looking like the late models is tough, even [...]
Ten or 15 years ago, auto technicians would rebuild hard parts for customers right in the shop. Today, that system doesn’t work, because consumers don’t have time to wait and don’t want to pay for [...]
When it comes to your car’s safety, brakes top the list of systems that need monitoring. However, many people are unaware of the signs that indicate a car’s brakes may need maintenance or repair. [...]
While drivers are becoming more environmentally conscious by purchasing hybrid vehicles, many may not be aware that washing those automobiles at professional car washes also positively impacts the environment. Environmental Partners, Inc., Issaquah, Seattle, conducted [...]
Green Your Vehicle Routine. The Car Care Council suggests you “green your routine” when it comes to your car and offers five ways you and your vehicle can help protect the environment and save at [...]
In Pennsylvania, the average cost per gallon is currently $2.57. At Doylestown Auto & Tire Liberty fuel stations, fuel is at $2.37 per gallon (as of 9/11 at 1pm according to GasBuddy. That is 20 [...]
Hot weather can actually increase your fuel economy. Your engine warms up to an efficient temperature faster; summer grades of gasoline can have slightly more energy; and warm air causes less aerodynamic drag than cold [...]
from AutoNews.com March 25, 2015 – 2:09 pm ET Doylestown Auto: With improvements in vehicle fuel economy, U.S. drivers’ average gasoline consumption is the lowest it’s been in at least 30 years, according to research [...]