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Tire pressure examined

John thought purchasing a hybrid would save hundreds of dollars a year in gas; however, no one told him he had to inflate the tires. Image courtesy of timcare.com

You’ve probably heard before that your tire pressure can affect the gas mileage that your car gets, but you’ve probably never had an explanation for why.

Maintaining proper tire inflation improves your vehicle’s efficiency

John had noticed a bit of drag on the highway. He went to a mechanic to solve the problem, but unfortunately, he couldn't hear him over the laughing. Image courtesy of 1.bp.blogspot.com

Have you noticed your car going a little slower, turning corners with a little less crispness than it used to? Is it using up more gas for no good reason? The inflation on your tires could be causing all these symptoms.

If your tires are underinflated, it can have a significant impact on your car’s fuel efficiency. Popular Mechanics explained that if your vehicle’s tires are underinflated by 10 psi (pounds per square inch), it could increase your fuel consumption by 10 percent.

Spring Cleaning for your Car

Spring Cleaning your car

Weather is starting to warm up and spring is in the air. Suddenly your car looks very dirty in the bright sunlight. It's time for some spring cleaning.