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According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect.

Inspect the suspension system regularly. This will extend the life of the vehicle's tires.

Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 to 18,000 miles. This will protect the precision-crafted components of the transmission/transaxle.

Have the fuel filter changed every 10,000 miles to prevent rust, dirt and other impurities from entering the fuel system.

Inspect the engine's belts regularly. Look for cracks or missing sections or segments. Worn belts will affect the engine performance.

Keep your engine tuned. A fouled spark plug or plugged/restricted fuel injector can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30...

Use cruise control. Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases,...

Stay within posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. For example, driving at 65 miles...

Avoid long idling. If you anticipate being stopped for more than one minute, shut off the car. Contrary to popular...

Keep your windows closed. Wide-open windows, especially at highway speeds, increase aerodynamic drag and the result is up to a...

Use the A/C sparingly. The air conditioner puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used.

Lighten the load. Heavier vehicles use more fuel, so clean out unnecessary weight in the passenger compartment or trunk before...

Keep your tires inflated to the proper levels. Under-inflated tires make it harder for your car to move down the...

Check your owner's manual to find out what fuel octane rating your car's engine needs then buy it.

Have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles. Check tire pressures once a month; let the tires cool down first....

A dirty windshield causes eye fatigue and can pose a safety hazard. Replace worn blades and get plenty of windshield...

Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended, or more often in dusty conditions. Get engine drivability problems (hard...

Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual, or more often (every 3,000 miles) if you make...

Inspect the suspension system regularly. This will extend the life of the vehicle's tires.

According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect.