Here is our list of ten car myths for 2015! Feel free to comment and share your best car myth!
- Why 3k?
· You
know those little stickers that remind you to get your oil changed every 3,000
miles? Well, most of the time it’s just
not true. Check your car manual, it will
often tell you your car can go twice as far before the oil needs changing.
- You have to do
your warm up
- Sorry, warming up your car beforehand regardless
of weather conditions actually may do more harm than good. Yes some systems take time to come
online, but you won’t be doing any damage to start and go. Just go easy on the acceleration.
- Adding stuff to
your fuel helps prolong engine life
- Nope. All
that stuff is mainly just hype.
- You need a tune
up
- Sometimes a tune up is in order. Most of the time it’s time for a
mechanic to take you to the cleaners.
- The higher the
octane, the better my car will perform
- Myth! The
only time you need premium fuel in your vehicle is if you purchased a car
that requires premium only gas.
- Radar detection =
Invisibility to Police Radar
- No, no, no.
Really? If you have something attached to your car that blocks
police radar chances are high you are guilty of more than just breaking
the speed limit.
- Tires should be
filled to max pressure indicated on the tire
- Tires are made to handle various car
weights. For the real scoop, check
the inside of your car door or your car’s manual for what the tire
pressure really should be.
- Changing your own
oil will save you money
- Believe it or not, this one is a myth. Oil change companies have been getting
so good at this they can actually change your oil for as much or less
than you can yourself.
- The tall tail tailgate
- In other words, putting your tailgate down on
your truck will improve gas mileage.
One word: “NO”. Thanks for playing though…
- Larger cars have
handle better than smaller ones
- With the exception of traction control, 4WD, and
other traction systems larger cars can actually be more dangerous than
smaller ones. Their height makes
them more prone to rollover when cornering.
We hope you
enjoyed our top ten list of myths for 2015!
Join the conversation, if you have myths you’ve heard of or want to
share your comments. When it comes to
finding the best new and used cars Olympia has to offer
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