Owning a car is almost imperative in today’s’ fast paced world. A car may lend you the right momentum to speed ahead in life; or prove as the reason behind an irreparable hole in your pocket.

In the times of persistent rise in oil and gas prices, evidently, most of the car buyers try to figure out the maintenance expenses associated with a vehicle. Majority of them are concerned about mileage and fuel efficiency too.

Here we’d discuss about air filters – one essential car accessory that can boost fuel efficiency and lessen your investment on fuel.

An air filter’s basic function is to protect your vehicle’s engine against entering of abrasive elements. In doing so the air filter not only negates any chance of oil contamination but also saves the engine and its associated portions from mechanical wear. The free flow of air inside the engine results in better oxidation and hence an increase in car’s mileage.

While buying an air filter it is always advisable to go for brands like HKS, Trust Greddy, K&N etc. Their dedicated efforts in sustaining in the top of the popularity chart have resulted into several astonishing breakthrough innovations. It is the dependability of these brands that commands respect from car owners all across the world.

So whether it’s the newest hybrid high-performance trust Air filter or highly advanced Airnix air filters from the house of Greddy, both the brands, along with their other counterparts follow a dedicated route to ensure maximum client satisfaction.

Be it about the product specialty, after sales services, or value for money – once with these proven leaders, you can rest assured about the certainty of these points.

What to look for during a buy

One should refrain from buying an air filter that emits Ozone gas. While you are in the process of negotiation for buying an air fitter for your car, make sure you look for additional facilities like whistles, change indicator lights and a handle. A change indicator light gives you intimation about replacing your air filter and you really don’t have to land up into hot water when the device stops functioning in the midway of a long journey.

Last but not the least, make it sure that your dealer caters you with a service warranty. If the air filter you buy suffers any damage during its course of action, your dealer should be able to compensate your loss with necessary replacements or mechanical supports.

Anirban Bhattacharya
http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/air-filter-helping-your-car-to-stay-fitter-and-perform-better-710043.html

We’ve all seen those preposterous claims of tremendous improvements in gas mileage using scientifically dubious gadgets, additives, or techniques.  We have seen the snake-oil salesmen change their stories after their explanations have been debunked, claiming that the same technique does work, but for different reasons than what they said before.

And people buy it.  And people who buy it state that it really did save them some gas.

Why?  You know why the people with something to sell claim that their gizmos really work, but why do the people who bought the gizmos say that they really work?

There are two main reasons:

1.  They never really measured their gas mileage before they started using the gizmo, and they simply want to believe that their new gas mileage must be better than what they were getting before.

2.  Perhaps unconsciously, they are applying other gas-saving techniques so that they truly are saving fuel, but not because of the gizmo.  This is what we might call the “placebo effect.”

These two reasons for unbelievable claims of improved gas mileage should teach the skeptic two things:

1.  You ought to measure your true gas mileage once in a while, just so you know what it is.  Even if you have no intention of buying a gas saving gizmo, gas mileage can be an indicator of problems with your car, so if you see a sudden decrease, you know there’s something that needs attention.

2.  That “placebo effect” offers a lesson in real, inexpensive ways to improve your car’s gas mileage.

This “placebo effect” I’m describing is very similar to the placebo effect in medicine.  Patients report benefits from a fake “drug” that actually has no pharmaceutical properties.  The benefits are real, and come about only because the patient wants to believe that the “medicine” is working.

But that same token, someone who has just invested some money, time, and effort putting that hokey gizmo on their car really wants to believe that it is doing some good.  Maybe without even realizing it, they are using a little less pressure on the accelerator.  Or besides installing the gizmo, they also topped off the pressure in their tires while they were at it.  Or maybe they are now using that snake-oil fuel additive and they replaced their air and fuel filters.

Yes, many people may be realizing improvements in fuel economy after using some gizmo that can’t possibly work.  And they are seeing these improvements, not because of the gizmo, but in spite of the gizmo.

The lesson for the rest of us is this:  Yes, you can get better gas mileage.  You can improve your car’s fuel economy by accelerating a little more gently, driving a little slower on the highway, keeping your tires properly inflated, and keeping up with your car’s maintenance schedule.

You might not need that expensive and scientifically unsound gizmo at all.

Chuck Bonner
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/gassaving-gizmos-and-the-placebo-effect-why-people-claim-real-gas-savings-from-methods-that-cant-possibly-work-671139.html

Did the latest gas price surge keep your beautiful luxury car in the garage more than on the road? I’m sure we haven’t seen the end of high gas prices – this was the second time this decade alone!

Now that prices are low and we aren’t forced to take drastic measures with our cars, it is the perfect time to look at fuel saving options for your luxury car. There are a few things you can do that will help improve gas mileage. For instance, you should endeavor to keep your tire pressure at the manufacturer’s suggested level as well as maintain regular oil changes. These are some standard tips that are great, but there is still more that you can do.

I was introduced to a product last year that replaces spark plugs; it never occurred to me to look at my spark plugs to increase gas mileage. The product is called the Pulstar™ pulse plug; it is a drop-in replacement for all spark plugs, including iridium spark plugs. They are designed to more efficiently ignite the fuel in an engine’s cylinders which serves to provide for added horsepower, torque and fuel economy. The pulse plug spark is visibly larger and brighter than that of its nearest competitor.

Pulstar™ recently released a version of the pulse plug (model DG1) designed especially for luxury car owners who want better fuel economy without sacrificing performance. By definition, luxury cars give the owner an uncompromising ride with all the latest technology has to offer.

Note that not all Mercedes luxury cars can use the DG1, just the European performance models like the G55 AMG. But, virtually all of the late model Infiniti cars can benefit from this single model of pulse plug including the big QX56, 5.6 liter V8. These larger engines that are found in the Mercedes and Infiniti vehicles respond well to the new type of spark Pulstar™ offers. Enerpulse, Inc., the maker of Pulstar™, conducted a series of tests to show that both the Mercedes and Infiniti can experience a 4%-8% gain in torque with a 6%-8% improvement in fuel economy.

Best of all, the Pulstar™ DG1 pulse plug lasts for about 50,000 miles in these types of cars, which means that the return on investment after installing Pulstar™ is about 300% over the life of the plugs (about 4 years in normal driving situations). But here is where the rubber meets the road for this product: Pulstar™ DG1 will enhance the driving experience through better throttle response, noticeable acceleration and pronounced low-end, engine torque, all of which add to the luxury of a luxury car.

There are many third-party add-ons available for luxury cars, some of which WILL help increase gas mileage. But I found that the price for all of the other options did not justify the return, until I tried this spark plug replacement product. I look at it like this, when gas was $4 per gallon and I saw an increase of 6 miles per gallon that was an additional 70 miles out of a tank of gas!

Emily Leach
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/pulstar-improving-gas-mileage-for-luxury-cars-732234.html

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