Basic Car Maintenance Saves on Gas
This article explains how basic car maintenance can improve your gas mileage.
• The easiest and fastest way to improve gas mileages is to replace your car’s air filter. You can get up to 25 extra miles from a tank of gas with a clean filter (the equivalent of 24 cents a gallon in gas). Cost: $10-$30
• A tune-up can give you an extra 100 miles (or about five miles a gallon). Cost: $90+
• Rotating your tires (and replacing them when needed) and balancing your alignment will improve your mileage as well, as uneven tires will cause your car to work harder. Cost: $75-400+