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Myths about fuel economy

Myths about fuel economy

There are quite a few myths about fuel economy, most of which tend to simply not be true. There are obviously many ways you can improve fuel economy, but there are also many myths that ultimately will have no impact on your fuel consumption. “Many owners try different things to reduce fuel consumption, sometimes throwing their money away with little or no benefit on efficiency”, says a service technician at Subaru Ogilvie. Here are some ...

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How to improve fuel-efficiency in winter

winter

We all want to reduce our fuel consumption. Firstly because gasoline, although prices have stabilized, remains rather expensive and secondly, because we want to do our part for the environment. That said, in winter, the cold combined with difficult road conditions means that our fuel consumption increases. The good news is that by following these tips, you will be able to reduce your consumption to a slightly more acceptable level. First tip, you must avoid ...

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Just put regular, it is cheaper right?

octane ratings

For many consumers, the price of gas is a real concern. That leads some to opt to put regular fuel in their vehicle that requires premium grade gas. For some models and engines, it’s not that big of a deal. For others however, putting the wrong type of gas can significantly harm both performance and fuel economy. “It can also lead to your engine wearing down sooner, and engine knocking as well while you are ...

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