All About Auto

The Heat is On

If climbing into a 130º oven isn’t reason enough to park in the shade, here’s another—it wastes fuel! As the temperature rises, gasoline expands and starts to evaporate. You can slow this wasteful effect by keeping your car shaded so your fuel tank stays cooler.

Idle Time is Money

When does your car get the worst possible mileage? Believe it or not—when it’s idling. That’s right, when your car’s at idle; it is burning fuel but not going anywhere. Your MPG is actually negative! So, if you’re gonna be sitting for more than a few minutes, turn off that motor.