by Jim Henderson | Feb 28, 2012 | Maintenance/Repair
Driving less doesn’t have to be a consumer’s reaction to rising gas prices, according to the Car Care Council. While consumers can’t control the price of gas, they can control how much gas they use by following some simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance. “Most...
by Jim Henderson | Jan 6, 2012 | Maintenance/Repair
One afternoon a few months ago, Seattle resident Don Clifton drove his white pickup truck—a 2007 Ford Ranger—to a Jiffy Lube in Ballard. An attendant in coveralls asked him what he wanted. He said he wanted his oil changed. “Do you know how your air filter is...
by Jim Henderson | Dec 10, 2011 | Green Driving, Maintenance/Repair
ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties has launched Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30. Developed using the latest synthetic lubricant technology, Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 has the potential to improve fuel economy by 2.6%1, delivering even greater fuel economy than many other Mobil...
by Sean Atwell | Oct 14, 2011 | Maintenance/Repair
Whether doing it yourself or having your mechanic take care of it, when your car needs repairs, you must decide between buying a new replacement part or a part that’s been remanufactured. Before making this decision, there are a few things you should know. Many...
by Jim Henderson | Oct 8, 2011 | Electric Vehicles
People considering a plug-in vehicle have a legitimate concern about how long EV batteries will last before they need to be replaced. The answer depends on how you use (or abuse) your vehicle’s batteries. With proper management—and following the tips in this...