Five Steps to a “Greener” Car</h1> <article> <h1>Five Steps to a “Greener” Car</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:39:21 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2010-03-18</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>It doesn’t matter if the car you’re driving is new or old, big or small. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is as “green” or environmentally friendly as possible, according to the Car Care Council.</p> <p>By following five simple preventive maintenance steps, you can help protect the environment by improving gas mileage, which in turn saves money at the pump.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council">Car Care Council</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/five-steps-%E2%80%9Cgreener%E2%80%9D-car" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Car Care Council Announces Digital Car Care Guide.</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:33:48 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2009-10-01</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>The Car Care Council has launched a digital version of its popular Car Care Guide that can be easily accessed through the council’s Web site at <a href="http://www.carcare.org/"><u><font color="#800080">www.carcare.org</font></u></a>.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council">Car Care Council</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/car-care-council-announces-digital-car-care-guide" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Breathe Right In Your Car</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:17:50 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2010-03-16</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>We never think of our vehicles as having anything but clean air in the passenger compartment, but studies have proven that the air in the cabin, as it’s called, can be worse than the air outside due to mold, mildew and other contaminants. So what are we to do? Change your cabin air filter or have it changed for you, says the Women’s Board of the Car Care Council. Why?</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council-womens-board">Car Care Council - Womens Board </a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/breathe-right-your-car" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Family Automotive Tips</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:30:33 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2010-03-16</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>The Women’s Board of the Car Care Council encourages women to improve their “car smarts” and pass along this information to the rest of their family. Female drivers already are on the right tract, according to the Women’s Board, who said that three out of four women think that following the recommended maintenance schedule for their car is either “important” or “extremely important.” There’s no one like a parent to teach the next generation how to treat a car with special care.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council-womens-board">Car Care Council - Womens Board </a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/family-automotive-tips" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>It’s All in the Timing</h1> <p>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:26:01 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2010-03-20</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>With automotive engines as with many aspects of daily life, timing is critical. One vehicle component often overlooked during routine maintenance is the engine-timing belt. If it fails, the engine will stop and the car will coast to a stop. The lucky motorist will only have the inconvenience of being stranded on the side of the road until the car can be towed to a repair facility to have the timing belt replaced. On the other hand, the engine might suffer severe, if not catastrophic, damage to its internal components.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council">Car Care Council</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/it%E2%80%99s-all-timing" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Behind the Wheel With Your Teenager</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:29:40 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2010-03-16</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>Driver’s education classes rarely include instruction on vehicle maintenance. The Women’s Board of the Car Care Council reminds parents that someone must be responsible for teaching young drivers basic automotive maintenance. After all, one day this teen is going to buy a car, which probably will be her second biggest investment. Here’s how to help make it a better one. 1.Your new driver needs to understand that any vehicle, regardless of age, needs routine maintenance. Make sure she knows and follows the maintenance schedule for her vehicle.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council-womens-board">Car Care Council - Womens Board </a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/behind-wheel-your-teenager" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>With Fuel Prices Rising, Proper Maintenance Can Save You Money</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:28:51 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-published-date"> <div class="field-label">Published Date: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2010-03-16</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>As fuel prices rise, some analysts say Americans will continue to feel the pinch at the pump. Here are some easy maintenance tips that can help make the most of your gallon and save money down the road. Be car care aware. Instead of taking that extra money and putting it elsewhere in your life, protect your investment. You can save between 7 and 49 cents a gallon, depending on your fuel mileage, with these simple tips: The first one is easy and doesn’t cost anything.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/sponsors/car-care-council-womens-board">Car Care Council - Womens Board </a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.carcarenewsservice.org/articles/fuel-prices-rising-proper-maintenance-can-save-you-money" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>