SOME SIMPLE TIPS FOR YOUR CAR - (Part Two)

FUEL SAVING TIPStime. One of the sites I have searched is au who
Here are some tips that will save you money. It we allspecialise in automotive air conditioning. 'Cars' is the
followed them then we would reduce the demand forbiggest and best site online for 'free' car listings and
petrol and other fuels. This would conserve oil andhas so many vehicles in their used car and cars for
may reduce its price as well save billions of tons ofsale pages, that you will find just the car you want,
greenhouse gasses. Most of these are at no cost, butwhen you log into the 'Advanced Search' criteria page.
require your commitment to at least try them out for aIf your vehicle is older and needs major repairs to the
few weeks so you can see the results for yourself.air conditioning, system you can expect to replace
Easy things you can do. Pump up your tyres and keeprefrigerant and the oil in the compressor in addition to
at the correct pressure. At least 32 psi or higher if thethe old components. You also may need to install a
manufacturer recommends. Under inflated tyres canretrofit conversion. Do not allow anyone to mix
use up to an extra 7% fuel. Check pressure every 2refrigerants. They are not inter-changeable. The
weeks when tyres are cold. Faulty wheel alignment willsystem must be flushed out first. Ideally, take your
also increase the rolling resistance of your car, whichvehicle to the makers service centre and have their
will increase your fuel consumption and wear yourexperts do the necessary work for you. You may
tyres out quickly.pay a little more, but you know that it will be a job
Remove anything from your car boot that you do notdone well.
require- an extra 30 kgs adds 2% to fuel consumption.Furthermore, some substitutes are volatile mixtures of
Remove roof racks if not in use as they cause airpropane, butane, and flammable hydrocarbons. Keep in
drag. Fill up your car when you see the price reducedmind the fact that if your vehicle is leaking refrigerant,
at a service station. There can be a price differenceyou are damaging the ozone layer.
of 10c per litre within a week.If you take your car to a specialist, you will most likely
Buying premium-unleaded fuel will only benefit fuelhave the following items checked and assessed:
economy in some cars, and it costs more to buy.ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Check your owner's manual to see if your car doesELECTRICAL SYSTEM
actually benefit by using premium fuel. It is time for usUNDERBODY
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AIR CONDITIONERINTERIOR
We take our air conditioning for granted, and wonderROAD TEST
how we ever got along without it, but we rarely checkThere are many good sites to recommend when it
the system until it begins to blow out hot air. This iscomes to the servicing and checking of your car.
probably something you may have encountered as IFurther more you might want information about a used
have. Not only have I discovered that fixing anmotor vehicle or even find the used car you are
inoperative air conditioner costs a small fortune,thinking of purchasing online. The first site that comes
depending upon the make and model of vehicle.to mind is that has so many hints and tips on car
In order to keep you air conditioning system in goodservicing that you should find all the information you
operating condition you must run it for a few minutesneed. I found to be the best site for Australian car for
at least once a week. This will keep your seals in topsale, and the site offered not only a comprehensive
condition and help to stop your refrigerant escaping.'search' guide, but also a forum where one could chat
Running your air conditioning on the 'demist' setting willwith auto enthusiasts. With all the above items
quickly demist your windscreen.checked, you shall have absolutely no worries about
If your system is not operational, it may mean youbeing the driver of a safe, reliable motor vehicle.
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