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Don’t Top-Up Your Gas Tank! It’s Bad for Your Vehicle, and Your Wallet

Headed to the gas station?  Don’t top-up your tank.  It’s bad for your vehicle and your wallet. According to www.dailyfinance.com, “Once the pump automatically clicks off, you’re not getting much additional gas after. Instead, fuel is likely being diverted through the pump’s vapor recovery system... Read More.

How to Wax Your Car

This article originally appeared in the Castrol Blog. Waxing your car does wonders to protect your car's surface from pollution and the elements. You don't have to wax every time you wash your car - a couple of times a year should suffice. If the... Read More.

Fuel’s Gold

This article originally appeared in the Castol Blog. As fuel prices continue to ratchet upward, drivers are employing several strategies to improve gas mileage. Many of these methods are obvious steps, such as driving less and/or more slowly, removing unnecessary weight from the vehicle, and... Read More.

Different Oil for Different Weather

This article originally appeared the the Castrol Blog. DIFFERENT OIL FOR DIFFERENT WEATHER Donning a hat and gloves in the chill of winter or a pair of shorts in the summer months are not the only changes to consider when the temperature dips or rises. Outside... Read More.

Get Your Car Connected in the 21st Century

This article originally appeared in the Castrol Crew Blog. The future of driving is on the verge on taking a giant leap forward. We’ve gone well beyond onboard navigation and satellite radio and in the not so distant future, the connectivity features for your car... Read More.

Lights On: All Systems (Don’t) Go!

This article originally appeared on VehicleMD. Have you ever found yourself talking to your car? I know I have—mainly when I’m in a bad situation, such as almost running out of gas. I find myself saying things like, “C’mon baby just a few more miles,... Read More.

Gas Savings

Is it possible to drive more miles, burn less gas and get more bang for your fuel buck all at once? Yes! If you could squeeze 10 to 20 percent more savings from every gas dollar, wouldn't you rather put it back in your... Read More.

The Spin on Rotating Your Tires

Even with four identical tires on your car, various factors will cause each of them to wear differently. Tire rotation helps equalize wear by allowing each tire to serve in as many wheel positions as possible. Evenly worn treads keep tires performing the same... Read More.

Is Your Engine Craving Synthetic Motor Oil?

What tops your engine wish list? High performance? Maximum horsepower? Superior protection from extreme temperatures? Can you have it all? Absolutely! Considering the phenomenal power, speeds and temperatures today's engines push, you're asking a lot from your engine. It's a fact: conventional motor... Read More.

Tire Pressure and the Temperature

Your tires support the weight of your vehicle, right?  Well, actually they don't.  It's the air pressure inside them that actually supports the weight.  Maintaining sufficient air pressure is required if your tires are to provide all of the handling, traction and... Read More.
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