Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Greetings Thrifty Friends,

When it comes to maintaining your car, misconceptions abound.
And even the best intentions can lead you to spend more money
than necessary...

Keep pinchin' those pennies,
Penny

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TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP:

Despite what oil companies and quick-lube shops often claim,
it's usually not necessary. Stick to the service intervals
in your car's owner's manual. Under normal driving conditions,
most vehicles are designed to go up to 7,500 miles between
oil changes. Changing oil more often doesn't hurt the engine,
but it can cost you a lot of extra money. Automakers often
recommend 3,000-mile intervals for severe driving conditions,
such as constant stop-and-go driving, frequent trailer-towing,
mountainous terrain, or dusty conditions.


BONUS TIP:

Most vehicles run just fine on regular-grade (87 octane) fuel.
Using premium in these cars won't hurt, but it won't improve
performance, either. A higher-octane number simply means that
the fuel is less prone to pre-ignition problems, so it's often
specified for hotter running, high-compression engines. So if
your car is designed for 87-octane fuel, don't waste money on
premium.


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