Archive for March, 2012

What Will Help Improve My Fuel Economy?

Reader Question Hi Austin, been a reader of your site for many years now and I have a question for you. I […]

Posted in: Fuel Mileage

Car Won’t Start Security Light Flashes

I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird. When I try to start my car sometimes, it will turn over and sometimes it takes a few tries. My security light is on and stays on so I had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in my key. That did not work.

High Gas Prices – How To Increase Fuel Mileage?

In a world where gasoline prices at the pumps are at record heights, there are con artists who will take advantage of your desire to get more miles to the gallon. Recently there have been a flood of consumer products on the market claiming to boost your vehicle gas mileage, but very few of them actually work.

Posted in: Road Trip Tips

Rattle Under Car On Bumps

I own a 1997 Ford Fiesta Chicane. I am having slight problems with the underside of the car. When I go over bumps on the road or any little thing sticking up it makes quite a cracking noise on both wheels on the left side especially the back left wheel.

Posted in: Brakes

Car Brake Metal to Metal Noise

The rear brakes on my mom’s 1996 Ford Taurus sound like there is metal-to-metal contact. I have replaced the shoes twice and the drums once within the last 3 years, but none of this has helped.

Posted in: Brakes