http://laist.com/2008/07/09/video_of_the_day_how_is_gas_affecti.php All comments for Video of the Day: How are Gas Prices Affecting You? en-us 2008 la_jimmy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jnb3@artindeepkoma.com jnb3@artindeepkoma.com 60 http://laist.com/2008/07/09/video_of_the_day_how_is_gas_affecti.php#comment-1403909 http://laist.com/2008/07/09/video_of_the_day_how_is_gas_affecti.php#comment-1403909 Comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:52:12 -0800 <p>Other things to check. Air filter. Better air flow to the engine improves mileage. This is a cheap replacement. You can also vacuum the exiting filter. I don't recommend vacuuming the air-filter more than a couple of times as fine particulates may not be removed. A good air filter costs about $25.00 and will repay you in two or three tank-fulls. Tire pressure. Add two to three pounds more air to your front tires for improved handling. Check air-pressure when tires are cold (after sitting overnight) for the most accurate reading. A good gauge is cheap ($5 to $10) and will pay for itself in a tank fill up or two. Change your spark-plugs. Get the auto parts people to gap the plugs for you and change them one at a time. Doing it yourself will cost you about 1/3 to 1/4 of going to a mechanic. Change your oil every 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Changing more often is an added expense that has no real monetary return...unless you are racing that car. A 3,000 mile oil change is a waste of money, oil, and your time. </p>