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Keep the environment in mind when changing motor oil Vehicle engines rely on many components to run efficiently, and motor oil is just one of the things that can affect how well engines run.

Motor oil serves to reduce wear on moving parts.

Oil also cleans, inhibits corrosion, improves sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts. Each manufacturer has its own recommendations for oil-change intervals, but many advise that conventional motor oil be changed every 3,000 miles, while synthetic oils should be changed between every 7,000 to 10,000 miles.

Excessive driving, extreme heat and even cold starts

can cut down on oil life.

Vehicles receive many oil changes over their lifespans, and as a result motor oil can have a significant impact on the environment.

When not handled responsibly or when discarded improperly, petroleum-based oils can wreak havoc on wildlife, water supplies and more. Eco-conscious motorists can keep the following tips in mind when changing their vehicles’ motor oil.

• Rely on a major oil change chain or service center. Oil change locations generally offer motor oil recycling so the oil can be reused and disposed of properly. These centers also

will top off other fluids and give your vehicle a brief inspection, making them quite convenient.

• Bring oil to a recycling location. If you perform your own oil changes, be sure to collect all of the drained oil and put it into a canister. Vehicle repair centers generally offer motor oil recycling services and serve as drop-off centers.

Check with your municipal recycling center as well, as they may have a motor oil drop-off policy.

• Opt for recycled motor oil. Certain brands of motor oil, such as EcoPower, are made from recycled and refined reclaimed motor oil.

• Learn about synthetic

oils. Synthetic oils can be more effective at lubricating and cooling, and they can be changed less frequently than traditional motor oils.

This helps generate less waste.

• Repair leaks promptly.

If you notice oil or other fluids pooling under your vehicle, take the car to a mechanic. Even small leaks can contaminate the environment. In addition, leaks put neighborhood animals and pets at risk, as animals may be drawn to the sweet taste or aroma of automotive fluids.

Responsible vehicle maintenance includes taking measures to protect the environment.

Having motor oil changed at a service center makes for easier recycling of old oils.

Vehicles rely on many components working harmoniously to function at optimal capacity. Any number of systems can go wrong, and oftentimes the first indication that something has gone awry is an illuminated dashboard signal.

One such signal is the “check engine” light. Many drivers have little idea what to do when this indicator lights up, and this light can cause some anxiety. According to Consumer Reports, a check engine light turning on does not usually

require immediate action.

However, it does mean that you should make an appointment to have the vehicle inspected for potential problems.

Check engine lights are part of a car’s onboard diagnostics. The light turning on may indicate something minor, such as a loose fuel cap, or something more serious like a misfiring engine. When the light turns on, drivers wondering why may want to see if the answer is related to one of the following issues.

1. Loose gas cap: Fuel vapors can leak out and air can get in when the fuel cap isn’t secured correctly. This can compromise the fuel system and make the check engine light come on. Take off the cap and then reseal it to see if that alleviates the problem. Cracked caps will need to be replaced.

2. Dirty oxygen sensor:

A faulty or clogged sensor may not provide the right information about unburned oxygen from the vehicle’s exhaust. This sensor monitors how much fuel is burned.

Compro m i s e d data can cause a de c rea se in fuel efficiency. Some do-it-yourselfers can replace an oxygen sensor on their own, but those who can’t should have

the issue addressed immediately by a professional.

3. Too much speed or load: Towing a trailer or another heavy item may put strain on the vehicle and cause the light to come on because of loss of power.

Lightening the load and reducing speed can help fix the problem. Always consult with the owner’s manual to determine the towing capacity of your vehicle.

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In many cases, a steady check engine light is not a serious concern. However, when such a light comes on, drivers should try to find out why as soon as possible.

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A road navigation system is a good investment for drivers about to embark on a road trip.

Spring is a season of rebirth for many people, who welcome the warm weather with open arms, especially those who just endured a harsh winter.

Spending time outdoors when the weather warms up is a popular pastime for many people each spring.

Road trips taken by college kids or high schoolers hitting the road for spring break or professionals and parents packing up the car for a weekend getaway have become synonymous with spring. A road trip is a great way to get outdoors and make the most of a warm day, but there are a few tricks of the trade drivers can employ to ensure their road trips are as enjoyable as possible.

Give your car a good wash. Drivers who live in areas with heavy snowfall should give their vehicles a thorough cleaning before hitting the road for a spring road trip. Salt and sand can build up on a vehicle over the course of a snowy winter, so a power washing will help remove excess salt, sand or dirt and help the car run more smoothly.

Get the vehicle a tuneup. A tune-up, including an oil change, should be part of your pre-trip plan-

ning. Make sure winter hasn’t caused any damage to the vehicle’s body and ask your mechanic to perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle’s suspension and brakes. If any problems arise, address them before embarking on your road trip.

Subscribe to a roadside assistance program.

Roadside assistance programs, whether it’s AAA or a program offered through your insurance company, provide a measure of security to roadtrippers. Many roadside assistance programs provide variety of emergency assistance for members, including: • towing service if your vehicle cannot start or operate safely, • battery service if your car’s battery needs a jump, • flat tire service if you get a flat tire and don’t have a spare or cannot change the tire yourself, • fuel delivery service if your car runs out of gas, and • lockout service if you lock your keys in the car.

These services can act as a safety net should an issue arise when you’re on the road and far away from home or far away

from a service station.

Keep your membership card in your wallet and store their customer service number in your cellular phone should you accidentally lose your membership card or lock it inside your car.

Bring cash as well as credit cards on the trip.

When embarking on a road trip, don’t assume you will have ready access to an ATM on your trip or at your destination. This means you may reach a point when you have no cash on hand. While it’s a good idea to bring some cash along on the trip, bring a credit card or cards as well should you find yourself with no cash. A major credit card, such as a Mastercard, American Express or Visa, is likely to be accepted at most filling stations.

Invest in a road navigation system. A road navigation system can be your best friend, helping you find your way in places with which you are unfamiliar. Road navigation systems can alert you to traffic conditions while providing directions and alternate routes. Some systems will even alert you to nearby filling stations, lodging or restaurants.

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Prospective buyers should consider a host of factors before purchasing a new vehicle.

Buyers often find the process of finding a new car fun. Test driving vehicles and playing with all of the gadgets that today’s increasingly tech-heavy vehicles have to offer can be akin to kids visiting a candy store and being given carte blanche to fill up their baskets.

But as enjoyable as finding a new car can be, the financial commitment that such a purchase requires can make the process somewhat nerve-wracking as well. Buyers often assign the most risk to preowned vehicles, and rightfully so. But some buyers even regret their purchases after buying a new car, whether the car does not suit their lifestyle as much as they had hoped or the vehicle simply isn’t living up to the expectations drivers had for it at the time of purchase. Savvy buyers will consider the following factors before taking the keys to their next new cars.

Additional costs: Many

new car shoppers plan to finance or lease their vehicles, but the down payment and monthly payment is not the only number buyers must confirm before buying a vehicle. After the purchase price and monthly payments have been figured out, the two most significant costs buyers must consider are insurance and gas. Some vehicles cost more to insure than others, and the cost of a policy will depend on more than just a buyer’s personal driving history. The vehicle’s safety features, where a driver lives and the type of vehicle, both its make and model and the category it fits into (i.e., sports car, luxury vehicle, etc.), are all going to be used to determine the cost of an insurance policy.

Buyers also must consider how much a vehicle will cost to fuel up before making a final decision.

Many a driver has grinned when driving a brand new SUV off a dealership lot, only to frown on that first

trip to the filling station.

Insurance companies typically provide free estimates to prospective customers, so do your homework on the different makes and models you’re considering, getting an insurance quote for each vehicle. In addition, consider the expected fuel costs of each vehicle before making a decision.

Reputation: Thanks to the Internet, today’s vehicle buyers have a valuable tool at their disposal that those of yesteryear rarely had: their fellow drivers.

When considering certain makes and models, go online to see what fellow drivers and professional reviewers have to say about a given vehicle. Sites like Edmunds.com and Safecar.gov offer professional assessments of various makes and models, while various message boards exist to allow drivers to review the performance of their vehicles. Such resources are invaluable and can paint a realistic picture

of what it might be like to own and drive a particular automobile.

Resale value: While selling a car you don’t even own yet is probably not foremost on your mind, it is important to consider a car’s potential resale value before buying it. The high costs of new vehicles has pushed many buyers out of the new car market, making preowned vehicles a more affordable and

attractive option. So considering a car’s potential resale value before buying it new is a smart move that can pay dividends down the road when you’re back on the market for a new vehicle. Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) is a valuable resource to gauge the resale value of vehicles, and buyers can even calculate the resale value of a car over its first five years. This can help consumers deter-

mine which options to get on their new cars and even help to govern their driving habits in an effort to keep the vehicle’s resale value as high as possible.

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Simple steps to keep your car on the road The following are a few simple steps all motorists can take to protect their vehicles and keep them on the road.

• Strictly adhere to your vehicle maintenance schedule. Many motorists do not place as great an emphasis on routine maintenance as they should, which can trim miles and years off of your vehicle’s life expectancy. Read your owner’s manual and stick to the manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedule. In addition, heed any warnings the car itself gives you. For example, many vehicles now come equipped with oil life-monitoring systems that employ sensors in the drivetrain to let drivers know when it’s time for an

oil change. These systems are more accurate than going by mileage reminders alone, and they can help preserve oil by reducing unnecessary oil changes.

Slow down in the morning. Revving the engine too quickly after your car has been idle for a long period of time, such as overnight while you were asleep, can result in unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle.

That’s because a cold engine has only a minimal amount of oil, if any, on its moving parts. So rather than flooring it out of your driveway in the morning, give your engine a minute or so to warm up so oil can spread to all parts of the engine that need it. This simple step can greatly

reduce unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle’s engine.

Routinely check tire pressure. DMV.org, a website offering a bevy of driver-related information condensed from state Department of Motor Vehicle websites, recommends drivers check the pressure levels in each of their tires every week or every other week at the very least.

Your owner’s manual will likely recommend the proper pounds per square inch, or PSI, for your vehicle’s tires, and maintaining that recommended PSI can improve your car’s fuel efficiency while making for a safer, more comfortable ride. Insufficient tire pressure forces a vehicle’s engine to work harder, wast-

ing fuel and putting undue stress on the engine, which can shorten its life expectancy.

Avoid aggressive driving. One of the best ways to keep your car on the road is to drive defensively. Aggressive driving can lead to unnecessary damage to your vehicle, including its brakes and engine. Such damage can be costly, and over time it can take years off of your vehicle’s life.

Brake slowly when possible and always obey the speed limit. In addition, make sure your vehicle is fully stopped before shifting between gears and into reverse. Switching while moving can put unnecessary stress on your vehicle’s transmission.

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Making sure tires are always properly inflated is one step drivers can take to keep their cars on the road longer.

Don’t forget headlights when performing routine maintenance Veteran and even novice drivers understand the importance of visibility when they get behind the wheel of their vehicles. When visibility is not an issue, drivers can more easily see their fellow motorists and better anticipate potentially dangerous situations. But when visibility is compromised, drivers and their passengers are vulnerable to a host of dangers, including inclement weather and aggressive motorists.

Many things can affect drivers’ visibility on the road, but those who take a proactive approach to improving their visibility can put themselves in a better position to handle any negative situations that may arise. One of the ways to do just that is to pay more attention to your headlights.

Often overlooked when performing routine vehicle maintenance, headlights must be maintained to ensure optimal visibility for drivers.

The following are a few ways drivers can improve the performance of their headlights to make their vehicles safer for themselves and their passengers.

• Pay attention to the

headlights’ output. Perhaps the most noticeable indicator of an aging headlight is its light output. As bulbs start to dim, drivers may find themselves struggling to see during twilight and at night. That difficulty is not necessarily because drivers’ own vision is failing, but may be a result of aging bulbs whose light output is gradually reduced by the effects of humidity, electrical resistance and filament fatigue. Drivers who notice their headlights are not producing as much light as they once did should know that reduced output is a telltale sign of aging bulbs that need to be replaced.

• Say “so long” to the status quo. Recognizing dimming bulbs is just the first step toward improving the performance of your headlights. The next step is for drivers to recognize that all headlight bulbs are not created equal. Instead of replacing existing bulbs with the same type of bulbs provided by their vehicle’s manufacturer, drivers can vastly improve their visibility by upgrading to a bulb designed to provide more light than the standard halogen bulbs

found in many of today’s vehicles. Leading automotive lighting manufacturer Philips produces a range of Upgrade Headlight Bulbs that offer up to 100 percent more light on the road than standard halogen bulbs.

That’s a significant benefit to drivers, as motorists’ visual acuity is reduced by 70 percent at night, when statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate 49 percent of all fatal accidents occur. The NHTSA also notes that the fatality rate per mile driven at night is roughly three times as high as it is during daylight hours.

• Find the right fit. The right headlight bulb can dramatically improve visibility when driving at night, but what’s good for the goose is not always good for the gander. That’s because motorists drive for various reasons and on various roads, so the right bulb for seniors who don’t often take to the highways will not necessarily be the best fit for commuters who routinely drive long distances. Philips makes a headlight bulb for every type of driver, and each

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Family-Friendly Vehicles

Buyers in the market for a new car — who also have a family — may be considering any number of options for their next vehicle. Thoughts of whether to purchase a sedan, minivan, crossover, or SUV may come to mind. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Weigh the options before purchase.

If you’re considering a sedan …

How many people will you be carrying on a regular basis? Most sedans seat five. However, the rear center position of the car is usually a tight fit.

There are a few wider sedans that may still feature a front bench seat for an added passenger, though children are not advised to ride in the front seat of the car.

Sedans may get better mileage and use less gas than larger vehicles, which can be an advantage if money is an issue. They’re generally less expensive to buy or lease also.

Check out trunk space, seeing as you’ll need to tote strollers and kids’ belongings as well. Also,

four-door models are a must in any sedan for ease of exiting little ones from the car.

If you’re considering an SUV …

For drivers who didn’t want to face the stigma of the minivan, SUVs became a popular and viable option for families. SUVs definitely boast larger passenger room, with many models featuring a third-row seat that can fold down or be removed depending upon need.

While there have been many advancements made in the SUV category, they still tend to use more gas than many other vehicles.

Also, there is still the propensity for rollover in larger, top-heavy vehicles.

Compact SUVs may be

a better bet if you’re looking for good gas mileage and a little extra cargo room. Also, many feature all-wheel or 4-wheel

have many advantages, which spurs their popularity with the soccer mom set. Today’s vans have interiors that are roomy

drive, which can be good in inclement weather. Still, most are generally the size of sedan inside as they’re often built on a car frame.

If you’re considering a minivan ...

Vans have long been considered a family-friendly vehicle. They

and can be reconfigured in many ways with folddown seats, etc. Most can also carry seven or more passengers, which makes them advantageous as kids grow and friends tag along for the ride. Added features include entertainment packages and

the ability to store a lot of cargo.

While vans have certainly come a long way in terms of design, aesthetics is what drives many people to look elsewhere. Most minivans will have a visible tract that enables the rear door to slide open and closed.

They’re also boxy and not very streamlined. Fully equipped minivans may be on par with the price of an SUV or more expensive luxury car. Also, some adults just can’t get over the stigma of driving a minivan.

If you’re considering a crossover …

Crossovers mean different things to different car manufacturers. Some are compact SUVs on a car frame. Others are glo-

rified station wagons that were given a beauty makeover. Others are a blend of car and truck features.

It’s definitely a mixed bag and you’ll have to consider the options available depending upon the vehicle’s make.

Crossovers often have a lower roof line or step-in height compared to a traditional SUV, and in general get better gas mileage compared to most SUVs. But most are, in essence, a car. Therefore, if the price is higher for a crossover than a sedan, you may want to go the sedan route.

If you’re considering a compact car …

Individuals who know they only want to have one child and are interested in keeping costs down can get great value with a compact car for a number of years. Most have ample trunk space and backseat room to accommodate the needs of one child.

If you’re planning on expanding the family down the line — and keeping the car for a number of years — it’s probably a safer bet to opt for a larger vehicle at the start.

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