#1 Have your oxygen sensor checked - replacing a faulty one could increase your gas mileage by as much as 40%

#2 Avoid aggressive driving, like constant speed changes and quick, uneven stops and starts - it can improve your gas mileage by as much as 33%

#3 Replace a clogged air filter and save around 10%

#4 Get your engine tuned and save an average of 4%

#5 Keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure and save around 3%

#6 Save about 2% for every 100 lbs. of extra weight you can remove from your car or truck

#7 Get the recommended grade of motor oil and save up to 2%

#8 Use your cruise control - it's almost always more fuel-efficient

#9 Avoid idling - it's more fuel-efficient to turn off your engine

#10 Combine trips - your engine works most efficiently when warmed up

Source: fueleconomy.gov

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Step 1 Remove the spare tire and jack from your vehicle

Step 2 Loosen - but don't remove - the lug nuts on the flat tire

Step 3 Block the other tires to make sure the vehicle doesn't roll

Step 4 Raise the corner with the flat tire high enough off the ground to put the spare tire on

Step 5 Finish removing the lug nuts from the flat tire and pull it off

Step 6 Put the spare tire on the vehicle

Step 7 Replace the lug nuts, but don't tighten them yet

Step 8 Lower the vehicle

Step 9 Tighten the lug nuts

Step 10 Stop by a Quick Lane for a replacement tire as soon as you can

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Step 1 Open the hood and locate your battery

Step 2 Remove any terminal covers and corrosion

Step 3 Attach the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal, connecting to the dead battery first

Step 4 Attach the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (black) terminal of the assisting battery

Step 5 Attach the remaining negative (black) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel-injection system

Step 6 Start the assisting vehicle's engine

Step 7 Start the disabled vehicle's engine

Step 8 Run both vehicles for about three minutes

Step 9 Disconnect the cables in the reverse order they were attached

Step 10 Get the jumped battery tested or replaced as soon as you can

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Stop by for brake service if you notice any of the following:

• Squeaks or grinding
• A burning odor
• A hard to press or "squishy" feeling pedal
• Shuddering or vibration in your steering wheel
• Rusting or flaking in your brakes or rotors
• Your brake system warning light goes on

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Stop by for new tires if you notice any of the following:

• Tread depth of less than 3/32"
• Punctures, cuts or snags
• Sudden loss of tire pressure
• Your wear indicator is visible
• Sudden vibration when driving
• Poor handling or traction on slippery surfaces

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Stop by for a battery test if you notice any of the following:

• Excessive corrosion around the cables or terminals
• Bulging or deformity of the casing
• Difficulty starting your engine
• Consistent electrical system problems

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Stop by for an inspection of your suspension system if you notice any of the following:

• Excessive bouncing
• Loss of tire contact with the road
• Excessive or uneven tire wear
• A decrease in your handling or braking ability
• Vibration or noise
• Fluid leaks in your shocks
• Dents, holes or damage to any of your shock components

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