Everyone wants better gas mileage. Particularly in light of the increase in gas cost in the last few months. Perhaps we should consider some ways to increase our gas mileage.

Braking and Accelerating– Nothing is more taxing on your gas bill than excessive braking and acceleration. Steady is the name of the game. If you want to save money at the pump, don’t drive like it’s a race. Only brake when you need to and do so gradually. Also, avoid sudden accelerations that eat up gas and cost you money.

Wind Resistance– an open window or a sunroof can be the highlight of a spring day but the resistance created could be upping your gas bill.

Less Run Time– Decrease the amount of time you let your vehicle sit and run to warm up or cool down. You may have to suffer through a couple of minutes of cold temperatures or a blazing hot seat in the summer but it could save you some gas money.

Lighten the Load– Do you still have that cinder block in the trunk from winter? Take it out! Anything you can do to lighten the load of your vehicle will decrease your gas bill. Don’t go overboard. Keep the doors on and by all means, leave the seats where they are!

Check Your Tires– Believe it or not, some vehicle maintenance can save you dollars at the pump. An underinflated tire can produce more drag against the road surface and increase the amount of gasoline you use. Another maintenance to consider is tuning up your engine, changing filters, and having your wheels aligned. You would be amazed how many little things in your vehicle could save you money!

These are just some of the things you can do to save money at the pump. I hope these tips will be useful and wish you luck in finding more tips on your own. Remember, it’s all about the little things like properly maintaining your vehicle and driving with the windows up. We can’t stop driving, which means we can’t stop buying gas. All we can do is find ways to make our dollars and gallons go further.

Lim’s Auto Body is a full service auto body and mechanical repair shop locally owned and operated in Largo, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.limsautobody.com or call (727) 422-3232.

Does it seem like your car is noisier than other cars? Do you find it difficult to talk on your windshieldphone in the car because the tire noise is so loud? I’ll bet you wondered why. It could be your weather stripping.

We know that a huge part of the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV is how well it keeps road and engine noises out of the passenger compartment. Few things are more annoying on a long commute or road trip than the drone of tires on pavement, the constant sound of your car battling the air outside, loud semi-trucks, and so on.

A huge aspect of the quiet and comfort your vehicle affords is the condition of your weather-stripping. Cars that are tightly sealed around the doors and windows cancel out a significant amount of noise, keeping the environment inside your car as relaxed as possible. Over time, weather-stripping deforms, dry rots, hardens, tears, shrinks, and comes loose, allowing the sounds of the road to infiltrate your peace. Heat, direct sunlight, age, and wear all degrade the quality of your weather-stripping, and you might be surprised how much louder the inside of your car is than the day it rolled off the lot.

Vehicles with bad weather-stripping are prone to another problem as well; leaks. If your weather-stripping isn’t in good shape, you may find that water drips into the car when it rains, a condition which can damage upholstery and electronics, in addition to giving your car that much despised old wet towel smell. Mildew obviously poses its own set of problems, and it’s best to simply prevent it from happening in the first place.

If you’re having trouble with your weather-stripping, whether you can’t seem to keep out noise, or find yourself battling hard to track down leaks, we can fix that for you. Restore your car back to its former luxury with the expert mechanics at Lim’s Auto Body.

Lim’s Auto Body is a full service auto body and mechanical repair shop locally owned and operated in Largo, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.limsautobody.com or call (727) 422-3232.