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Simple Tips To Save Gas No Comments By Michael Baker on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Filed Under: Cars by Michael Baker With the ever increasing cost of gas, we can all use a few tips to save gas. Here are a few things you can start doing right now to help out. Could you imaging decreasing your gas costs by 20%? Well, if you take an active role in managing you fuel consumption, this is possible. Or, the other way to look at it, would be that you can increase your gas mileage by 20%. Sound Link
20:14 - 2008-Sep-3
This kid foot-powered police squad car comes complete with a working door and gas cap, a reflective light bar, and an electronic microphone which emits seven different siren sounds. The rear storage and clicking key add to the realistic fun. Your little police officer will have a blast with this pedal powered police car!Link
21:13 - 2008-Aug-31
Last weekend I got a scooter. A couple of days ago my friend Andrea got her new scooter. So we spent some time scootering around town this weekend. Andrea was initially afraid to ride her scooter but quickly threw caution to the wind despite her history of clumsiness. Our first stop on our scooter excursion was the gas station to fill up her tank. This should have been easily accomplished but it took quite a bit longer than we had planned. The first gas station was closed and the second did nLink
13:31 - 2008-Aug-24
GAS CAP CARS is announcing the start of the build of a truck that has been waiting for 12 years for this. It has been pushed, pulled and towed for all that time. I even hit it once with my car trailer. I sold it to a buddy Don Simsik and the engine finally detonated. I bought it back and after a horrible time of waiting, it??s FROGGY??s turn, he??s in the que, he??s in the garage, I??ve already started. At this point it looks like he??s getting another waiting soul, the 400 Chevy small block, I bougLink
23:33 - 2008-Aug-17
If you??ve been reading this blog for any amount of time??in which case, my most profound apologies??you??d think the Chevy LUV would be a natural for Car Lust. Consider the following: Notwithstanding its Isuzu origins, it??s a 1970s Chevrolet, and I??m on the record as loving Chevrolets from that decade (Examples 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and more no doubt to follow) I like my trucks unpretentious; trucks don??t come any less pretentious than the LUV I liked Nathan??s Ford Courier, which was essentially thLink
15:17 - 2008-Aug-13
The Farmall tractors that had the seat offset from the engine were the Farmall Cub, A, B, 100, 130, and 140 models. This offset design (called Culti-Vision) allowed the driver to have a geat view of the ground, and specifically the teeth of the cultivator as they cultivated each row. The original Farmall was introduced in 1924. In the 1920's, the name Farmall became a brand name of International Harvester. The original tractors had front wheels spaced very close together and also had a high grLink
11:49 - 2008-Aug-4
I??m a cheapskate. Not always, but I do tend to balk at high prices. I try to hunt around for the best deals that give me a good deal for my money. I like to spend on things I really like to spend for. One of the things I hate shelling out cash for is gas. Some days it just feels like highway robbery. This is why I??ve hunted down how to find cheap gas! This site is to help you find a great deal on a gas card and not only that, we give you great tips and tricks to save on your fuel expenses! Let??Link
21:00 - 2008-Jul-30
July 26th, 2008 Financials lead FTSE lower (Reuters.co.uk) LONDON (Reuters) - The blue-chip index fell by midday on Friday, as a profit warning from Munich Re weighed on insurers, while banks tracked lower U.S. financials on concerns about their health after weak housing data. Wall Street tumbles led by financials, homebuilders (Vietnam Net) Wall Street dropped sharply Thursday, after worse-than-expected home sales weighed on shares of homebuilders and financials. Canadian Markets: FinancLink
23:22 - 2008-Jul-25
Fuel-siphoning surging, sales of locking caps soaring Mon, 07/21/2008 - 10:00 ?? nhadmin Les Kniskern parked his truck in his Lincoln Square alley space July 11 with the gas tank nearly full. When he tried to start it the next day, he found the 20-gallon tank totally drained. "Somebody just popped [the gas cap] open, stuck a hose in and siphoned it off," Kniskern said, estimating he lost as much as $70 worth of gas. "I'm presuming they just filled their own tank and drove off." 2 readsLink
01:42 - 2008-Jul-21
The malfuntion indicator lamp (MIL) is controlled by an on-board diagnostic system that checks the integrity of the emissions control system and its individual components to ensure that the vehicle is running in compliance with federal test standards. If the system detects a problem with any monitored system or component on two consecutive test cycles (in most cases) the check engine light will be turned ON. There are over 160 conditions that are tested that could cause the light to be turned oLink
05:50 - 2008-Jul-19
I was happy to attend the teleinterview of Joan Adams and Betty De Lorme 7/8/08. Charlie Leetham did an expert job in interviewing these two energetic ladies, whose laughter and love lit up the telephone lines and cellular phone towers all across the globe!! Betty and Joan are sisters and several other family members attended the call. They all were full of life and exuded great vitality! By the end of the call, my vibe was revved up! I wanted to go dancing! But instead I found my favorite jaLink
00:30 - 2008-Jul-16
Even better with a little SLAP YA MAMA On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Hollywood wrote: Travis, Far better than the crap at KFC. On Jul 11, 5:03 pm, Travis wrote: > Nowadays, I leave the "frying" to Popeye's. > > On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Hollywood > wrote: > > > > > > > > > kay, > > > OK. > > If your think it's a sign of sophisLink
18:03 - 2008-Jul-11
Make the choice to purchase vehicles with locking gas caps If you are in the market for a new or pre owned vehicle then you want to be sure your looking at vehicles with locking gas caps. The reason is simple, if you are purchasing a new or used vehicle to get better gas mileage than you want a locking gas cap on that vehicle to protect your investment. Making sure your new vehicle is equipped with a locked gas cap is like hiring a security guard for your gas tank. Most new vehicles come equiLink
21:24 - 2008-Jul-3
Well whuddya know? The Astros actually managed to beat the Red Sox 11-10 on Saturday night. It was a great game that went right down to the wire and the most runs I??ve ever seen the Astros score in person. They even managed to eke out a win on Sunday, taking the series 2-1. Not bad for a team that was fighting to stay out of last place. We were somewhat lucky to make it to Saturday??s game. About 30 minutes after we left Austin on Friday, Kate realized we??d forgotten the tickets. This wasn??t a pLink
12:12 - 2008-Jun-30
No need to swap gas cap early, often Filed Under Auto News Review | Comments Off admin wrote this post today about Here's a quick review Q: I own a 2007 Toyota Camry. I just replaced the gas cap with a new one. I have done this every two years with my previous cars to prevent a leaky gasket wasting gasoline by letting vapors escape. Good idea or waste of money? ??E.L., Oak Lawn A: Though it??s not a bad idea, it is a waste of money. All cars, beginning with the 1996 model year, will tell youLink
00:06 - 2008-Jun-22
Gas Issue? June 16th, 2008 11:23 am by Erica Save Gas This Summer ? Check your tire pressure and your gas cap. About 17% of all gas caps don??t fit properly, which amounts to about nine million barrels of oil wasted every year. Check the seals and fittings on your gas cap, and always tighten it properly after fueling.Idling Cars: Gas-Guzzling Workshop If you??re going to be idling for more than a minute, save gas by shutting off your engine. So, if you??re waiting to pick someone up, standiLink
08:23 - 2008-Jun-16
I am inevitably the person who answers the phone when this question is asked.? The caller launches into an explanation usually starting with some information they got by stopping by the neighborhood auto parts store for a free code read.? ???I have a code p0300 and I would like to know what it will cost for a ???tune-up??? to fix the problem on my 2000 Saturn SC2???. The impossible part of this question is that I have not even seen the car, have no idea that the information was gathered correctly, whLink
06:23 - 2008-Jun-9
DALLAS, June 6 /PRNewswire/ ?? It seems like every time you take your vehicle out, gas prices have gone up. Thankfully, there are tips from the Automotive Oil Change Association to aid you in getting the most mileage per gallon. (Photo: ) If you are considering purchasing a new vehicle, there are many great fuel-efficient vehicles to choose from today. You can also help reduce pollution and save money on gas by riding mass transit if it is available in your area, or carpooling. Check out sites lLink
05:15 - 2008-Jun-7
? ? by: Robert Rogers ? ? Real Money-Saving StepsThere are numerous no- or low-cost steps you can take to combat rising gas prices. Most cars can run on regular unleaded ?? 87 octane. High performance vehicles will usually require 91 octane or higher. Check your owner??s manual to determine the right octane level for your car. It??s also usually written inside your gas lid, door panel, and sometimes right on your dashboard under the fuel gauge. It will say something like ???Premium Unleaded Only??? wLink
07:50 - 2008-Jun-3
Credit the wife with today's topic. She read an article this past weekend about "gas theft" in Oxnard, (near Ventura) and while the actual incidence of gas theft hasn't spiked - yet - various police officials fully expect it to as gas inches ever closer to $5 a gallon (it's well above that price for diesel around here). Gas, like gold, is becoming a more valuable commodity evey day. What has spiked is the interest in locking gas caps at auto parts stores. I've already purchased these for my oLink
05:06 - 2008-Jun-3
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