Five Driving Tips to extend the days of Your Engine

The current economic climate has been tough for many of us. People are looking for good ways to stretch their dollar and cut back on spending. This extends to the cars we drive, too. It makes a lot more sense for us to keep our current vehicles running in good condition than to be forced to go out and buy a new one.

Most of us know that performing routine maintenance like oil changes and transmission services prevent mechanical failures in the long run and promote the car's overall health. But did you know that your driving habits also have a direct effect on the lifespan of your vehicle? The way you drive in different conditions can affect your engine's fuel economy as well as its lifespan.

 

Since a new engine can easily cost several thousand dollars, taking care of the one you've got will certainly pay off in the long run.

In this article, we'll take a look at five easy ways to modify your driving habits in order to make sure your engine will last a long time. Many of the tips we'll discuss are low-impact in terms of how they affect your daily commute, but go a long way to save you money.

Mitsubishi Lancer Review

In government crash tests, the 2008 Lancer received five out of five stars for protecting the driver in a frontal collision, and four out of five stars for the front-seat passenger. In side-impact testing, the government awarded the Lancer five out of five stars for protecting front-seat passengers, and four out of five for rear-seat passengers. However, the federal government did issue a "safety concern," noting the Lancer's rear door came unlatched and swung open during side-impact tests. Lastly, the Lancer received a four out of five star rollover rating.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2008 Lancer the highest rating of "Good" in frontal impact testing. The IIHS has not yet performed a side impact test on the Lancer.

Safety Features include:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front and Rear Crumple Zones
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Side Guard Door Beams
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
Automatic Locking Retractors
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Chevrolet HHR

The Chevrolet HHR (for Heritage High Roof) is a retro-styled station wagon/SUV launched by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2006 model — and designed by Bryan Nesbitt. Smaller than the Equinox, the HHR shares the GM Delta platform with the Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, and Saturn Astra. In Mexico, it was sold alongside its predecessor, the Opel-sourced Chevrolet Zafira compact MPV.

Opel Agila

The Opel Agila is a city car built from 2000 onwards. It is a badge-engineered version of the Suzuki Wagon-R and Suzuki Splash manufactured by Magyar Suzuki and sold by German automaker Opel. It is badged as a Vauxhall in the United Kingdom.

Ford Panther platform

The Ford Panther platform is one of Ford Motor Company's full-size, rear-wheel drive sedan automobile platforms; the other is the "E8" platform used for the Ford Falcon in Australia. It was introduced in 1978 for the 1979 model year and has been progressively updated ever since.

Lincoln Town Car

The Lincoln Town Car is a full-size, luxury sedan sold by Ford's upscale Lincoln brand. The Town Car features a V8 engine, body-on-frame design, rear-wheel drive and large exterior and interior dimensions.

The Town Car remains one of the best selling American luxury cars in spite of declining sales. It is the United States' and Canada's most used limousine and chauffeured car. This vehicle has been available featuring ballistic protection since 2003, adding nearly $100,000 to Town Car's base price.