To protect loved ones, run errands, save money on gas, assist in air pollution reduction, and get you where you nedd to be ontime, every time is a duty your vehicle should uphold daily.

The most important thing you can do for auto maintenance regular check-ups, service all the liquids (checking them all once every two weeks or so), and maintain proper fuel grade levels for your engiune.

Your enguine will thank you with better automotive performence and quicker reaction times, which is an essential part of keeping you and your family and friends safe on the road. Car repair is easy to do if you are aware of the sounds your vehilce makes.

Make yourself very aware of this information as it may save a life one day. If not a life, then I know it will save you money on raising fuel costs and expensive auto repair labor.

Choose the right fuel. Your vehicle is designed to take regular unleaded fuel, which will have this symbol (87) on the pump at the gas station. The 87 symbol refers to the level of octane in the fuel. Using lower grade of fuel will jack up your engine and will cause heavy knocking, which could easily damage your engine.

High grade fuel will protect your fuel system from rusting and protect against fuel lock in the fuel system (causes engine to hesitate/stall and hard to restart). In addition, it will minimize fuel deposits in fuel injection system, and prevent your engine from knocking/pinging.

High grade fuel will also prevent the fuel system from "gumming up" when not run for long periods of time, not to mention help your, Ford Tempo perhaps, start more easily in winter while asststing in help the prevention of freezing fuel lines.

Tips to increase gas mileage include not driving at life-threatening highway speeds can dramatically lower your fuel economy. I know it is fun (like driving in the middle lane at 88 mph with your eyes closed and seat all the way back), but don't. Gradually increasing your speed will save you precious fuel. Extended idling of your engine will Lower your miles per gallon.

Be aware of extensive use of A/C, defroster, etc. Yes use them - when you need them. Wasting hey are all charged by the engine, increasing fuel usage. (If you live in Arizona like me then extensive A/C use is absolutely necessary!). Lack of regular maintenance will not only severely increase fuel usage, but kill your car. Always get regular check-ups to ensure maximum efficiency. No excuses!

This knowledge will save you a lot of money and expensive car maintenance costs and wear and tear on your Ford Tempo, or the dream car you can't get out of your head but know you will soon own.

Be kind to your car and it'll be kind to you. Car maintenance does not have to be a pain. The more you know about car repair, the more you will save on expensive mehcanic costs. Know the tricks of the trade. It is your best defense.

Use this juicy nugget of knowledge to your benefit. Oh, and email me when you get your dream car. I want a picture.