Driving & Safety

Defensive drivers are often subject to abuse on American highways by aggressive motorists seeking to commute through congested roads with speed. Further, the media generally caricatures defensive...

Chevy Cavaliers were known for their fuel economy, but as those cars get older that fuel efficiency can decrease. Fortunately there are some things drivers can do to increase the fuel use of their...

The point of saving gas is to save money, so here are some ways to improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency without spending ANY money. Your MPG can be increased without spending any money our of...

Getting every last mile out of a gallon of gasoline has become very important from an economical and an environmental perspective. When it comes to automobiles, many factors affect gas mileage....

With everyone trying to get the most mileage out of the gas in their tanks, lots of tips and products have emerged that claim to save fuel. From checking your tire pressure to turning off the A/C...

Fuel economy is the idea of maximizing the number of miles you can drive per gallon of gasoline. Every new car and truck for sale in the United States is required to have a fuel economy sticker in...

Owners of the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion Hybrid or other gas-electric hybrid models drive their cars in a quest to achieve high fuel mileage while reducing their carbon footprint....

Prior to this current recession, fuel prices were outrages, coming close to $5 a gallon. More and more people went out and bought, in my opinion, over priced hybrid vehicles, but that's a whole...

Knowing the best ways to use fuel wisely can save a lot of money as well as wear and tear on your car. Individually, these tips can each help save a little fuel. When you use them all, it can...

Here are some tips designed to help you maximize your fuel efficiency, thereby saving you some money at the pump!

Fuel mileage in vehicles directly corresponds to the amount of "load" placed on an engine. The more accessories that are driven by an engine's revolutions and power, the more fuel economy...

Are you looking to get more miles per gallon in your vehicle? Here are tips to help save fuel and save money.

Increasing a vehicle's fuel economy saves money, reduces the environmental impact of driving and can prolong the life of a vehicle. Improved fuel economy is the result of many smaller changes in...

Follow these 16 steps to improve your older car or truck's fuel economy--whether it runs on gasoline, diesel, ethanol or biodiesel. You may need to adjust your driving style a bit or make a few...

Increasing your fuel mileage can help you and the world at the same time. You'll save money by not having to fill up your gas tank as often, and you'll help lower the demand on gas, which will...

As gas prices rise, getting more miles per gallon becomes increasingly important to car owners. Even though a new hybrid might be out of your budget, there are still a number of ways to improve...

It seems like every other day the price of gas goes up and there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason for it. In the past, prices fluctuated based on supply and demand. You expected to pay...

How to save money on gas and help your car run better.

With the price of gas seemingly rising every day, people are understandably concerned about ways to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. One question that rises occasionally is "How...

This article is strictly tips on how to save gas, thus saving you, the consumer, more money.

Dashboard warning lights can be very stressful and the cause of great concern for many drivers. While many issues the lights come on for can be handled simply, it is best not to wait if something...

What to do with your vehicle and how to change your driving style to get better mileage.

There are plenty of ways to save gas without buying a new, more fuel efficient car. Use caution when purchasing third-party fuel saving devices because many of them don't work and some can even...

Starting your car in winter isn't really any different than it is any other time of year, but there are some steps you can take to make sure it starts. Adverse winter weather conditions cause more...

Whether gas prices are $4 a gallon or $1 a gallon, fuel makes a large dent in our monthly budget. Not only can conserving gas can save you money; it is good for the environment. Implementing some...

Most drivers mentally track gasoline prices but very few track vehicle fuel efficiency. Knowing your vehicle fuel efficiency on a regular basis will help you know when you need a tune-up or some...

Learning to be more fuel efficient isn't a difficult process and doesn't require taking up being a marathon cyclist to get around. Buying a car with newer fuel efficient technologies can help,...

Chevrolet's largest and least fuel-efficient vehicles are its heavy duty trucks and SUVs, such as the Tahoe and Suburban, and the most fuel efficient are the small vehicles, such as the Aveo and...

Fuel efficiency or fuel economy is the amount of fuel a car uses up to go a given distance. The amount miles you can drive on a gallon of gasoline, known as miles per gallon or mpgs for short, is...

There are a number of issues, both mechanical and operational, that can negatively impact a car's gas mileage. Keeping a car's tires inflated to their optimal pressure and performing regular...

Between high gas prices and ecological concerns, everyone has a reason to conserve gas. Buying a new vehicle isn't the only way to increase fuel economy. There are many driving techniques that can...

Even if you don't own one of the most fuel-efficient cars and aren't in the market for a new one just yet, there are plenty of ways to improve the efficiency of your current car.

High gas prices have left many drivers in a crunch; some drivers have downsized their vehicles, often taking huge losses on their trade-ins to get into a more fuel efficient vehicle. Not everyone...

Filling up the gas tank is one of the many costs associated with owning a car, and in many cases it can be a large expense. Drivers can do a lot to increase their vehicle's fuel economy and save...

Mercedes-Benz began building cars in the early 1900s under the Daimler Corporation. Most of Mercedes' newest cars have large engines built for performance and not for conserving fuel. Some models,...

The Ford Bronco is a two-door SUV that was produced from 1966 to 1996 and was replaced by the Ford Expedition. All Ford Broncos came with four-wheel drive. The best way to improve fuel economy on...

According to the federal government, the 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2-wheel drive 4 cylinder automatic gets 21 mpg combined and the 6 cylinder gets 18 mpg. By changing your driving style and staying up to...

The fuel pump relay switch gets the fuel pump running in the vehicle during the start cycle. The terms fuel pump relay and fuel pump relay switch are used interchangeably. The fuel pump relay...

Since fuel is always a valuable commodity, many auto manufacturers have addressed the needs of their customers by installing locking fuel doors as an anti-theft device. But if you're unfamiliar...

A 4-by-2, V6 Nissan Pathfinder gets 15 miles-per-gallon in the city and 22 on the highway. The 4-by-4, V6 model gets 14 miles-per-gallon in city and 18 on the highway. The 4-by-4, V8 Nissan...

A five-cylinder Hummer H3 gets an estimated 14 miles-per-gallon in the city and 18 on the highway. An eight-cylinder engine gets an estimated 13 miles-per-gallon in the city and 16 on the highway....

The Ford 2.9L engine is a V6 and evolved from the Ford Cologne cast iron engine that was originally made in Cologne, Germany. The 2.9L engine can be found on cars such as the Ford Ranger, the Ford...

Increasing gas mileage in your S10 pickup will stretch the money you spend on a tank of gas. The Chevy S10 pickup has an EPA-estimated 19 miles per gallon in the city and 25 on the highway. By...

In the transmission of an automatic car, there is a torque converter, which takes the place of a mechanical clutch. The torque converter is supposed to unlock both during cruising and...

A HEMI engine has hemispherical-shaped combustion chambers rather than wedge-shaped combustion chambers in the in-line valve setup common in most engines. The hemispherical chambers make it...

Diesel cars have some of the most fuel efficient engines on the market. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI gets at least 40 miles per gallon. New diesel engines are cleaner, and can pass emissions...

The Fiat Sienna is a four door sedan sold in developing countries. The Fiat Albea is the European version of the Sienna. The Sienna is manufactured in Brazil, Argentina, Poland, South Africa,...

The Hummer H2 has a 32 gallon gas tank and averages around 10 to 12 miles per gallon. The EPA does not have an estimated miles per gallon for the H2, because it falls into a high weight category....

Estimated fuel economy for a Volvo ranges from 20 in the city and 28 in the highway for the small C30 model down to 13 in the city and 19 on the highway for the eight-cylinder XC 90 SUV. In most...

Saving fuel with an automatic vehicle is easy by following a few guidelines. Adjusting driving habits, making minor modifications to your vehicle and following best fueling practices will help...