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What can I use to melt ice instead of road salt?
Using road salt keeps my driveway free of ice during the winter months (mostly) and I combine that with shoveling. But I'm sure the rock salt isn't the best way to go as it can ca …
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Fuel Economy - Keep the car gas tank near full or near empty - or does it even matter?
I've heard that it is best to keep the gas tank near full since it reduces the amount of work that the internal fuel pump needs to do. Of course I've also heard that keeping your …
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How Do I know my tire is properly inflated?
I've heard that the most effective way to save gas is to ensure that my tires are inflated to the proper PSI... but how do I know what that amount should be? It is different for a …
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Is it really better to green your diet than to green your car?
According to this article, it's better to green your diet than to green your car. Is this really the case, and if so, are there other such controversial things which most people ha …
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Do car engines need to be warmed up before using them in freezing weather?
My car has an indicator that the engine is cold when I turn it on in the mornings - the weather is below freezing in my area. Do I need to warm the car before using it or can that …
