Top Tier Fuel: Health Food for Your Vehicle

You know how lousy you feel when you eat a consistent diet of fast food? And, how much better you feel when you eat a healthy meal?

Well, your vehicle is no different.

About eight years ago, a few automobile manufacturers got together and formulated a special fuel composition. They wanted to ensure that their vehicles had the least amount of emission output -- and, at the same time -- provide the best miles-per-gallon (MPG). General Motors, Toyota ,Volkswagen, Audi, Honda and BMW  got together to promote emphasis on how detrimental low detergency in fuel is for your car or truck. Even though the low detergency standards meets the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) guidelines, it still is an issue. Low detergency does not keep internal engine components clean. And common sense dictates that a clean engine is an efficient engine.

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Saving Money on Fuel is as Easy as 1, 2, 3...

Saving money at the pump is not as difficult as you think. In fact, it's as easy as counting with one hand behind your back.  The following five fuel tips are guaranteed to keep money in your wallet. But, you have to be consistent - as with anything - for it to work.

1) Make 1/4 tank your new "empty": Fuel going below a quarter tank is not healthy for the fuel pump. The fuel pump needs to keep cool and does so by the fuel circulating around the module. Furthermore, there is a threshold below 1/4 tank on all vehicle that, electronically, sends the on-board computers into a (lack of a better term) diagnostic mode. This mode decreases fuel economy, significantly. (And, lets face it, any decrease in fuel economy is significant, isn't it?) Keep your fuel pump happy, your vehicle's fuel economy happy and your bank account happy by keeping fuel in your vehicle.
Not including the price of a new fuel pump module (ranging between $400 to $1100), if you keep your vehicle below 1/4 tank, you run the risk of turning a troublesome situation into an emergency. For example: Your child sprained their ankle. You need to get to the doctor or emergency room -- now -- and your fuel gauge is on fumes. Will you make it to your destination? Why risk it? Keep your fuel tank above 1/4 tank.

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Pam Announces the Second Book in Clueless Series

Pam Oakes has announced the upcoming publication of her second book in the popular Clueless Series. It is entitled – Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101.

Pam’s new book is scheduled to be published and available through booksellers online and nationwide before the end of February. Early copies will be available at Pam’s Motor City in time for Christmas.

Book Signing at Barnes & Nobles

Pam Oakes, owner of Pam’s Motor City, recently held a book signing at Barnes & Nobles for her new book – Car Care for the Clueless.

Car Care for the Clueless is available online and at bookstores nationwide.