5.3L V8, Pure Joy!<\/p><\/div>\n

I still do all I can for my own gas mileage, because my commute costs enough money already\u00a0 Some tips we should ALL practice to get the most bang for our buck and lessen our impact on the environment where we can.<\/p>\n

Keep it lubricated!\u00a0 Wheel bearings don’t like to spin when dry or full of grit.\u00a0 Although I believe most hubs these days are sealed bearing assemblies, you can hear it when they start to go bad.\u00a0 Don’t wait to have them checked\/replaced.<\/p>\n

[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Keep up on the oil changes!\u00a0 Yep, engines run more effectively on good oil.\u00a0 I use a synthetic blend on my engine.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n

Tire Pressure!\u00a0 Honestly, tires don’t roll well if they are mushy.\u00a0 Keep your tire pressure at manufacturer recommended levels.\u00a0 This includes your wheel alignment as well.\u00a0 Don’t waste your precious horsepower fighting your own car.<\/p>\n

Keep it clean!\u00a0 Seriously, wash that engine and radiator down once in awhile.\u00a0 Allowing the engine to work cooler will be better for it in the long run. \u00a0Just make sure to hose it down when the engine is cool. And don’t forget injector cleaner in your gas tank.\u00a0 I try to remember once a month.\u00a0 Also change or clean your intake air filter on a regular basis.\u00a0 I have a performance filter that has to be pulled, cleaned and recoated to allow my ponies to breath better.<\/p>\n

Keep up on the maintenance.\u00a0 My car’s age and required maintenance have suddenly caught up to me.\u00a0 I finally passed 100K not long ago.\u00a0 Needs the whole tune up process and a couple other fluids flushed and changed.\u00a0 I have most of the know how, but little of the necessary tools, time and inclination to do it myself.\u00a0 The pros are better and faster and usually notice things I would not.\u00a0 And if you are dealing with a full on electric or a hybrid it might be better to let them deal with it.<\/p>\n

[box]Oh yeah!\u00a0 Surprisingly, black cars seem to get hotter that other colored vehicles.\u00a0 I heard this is urban myth\/legend.\u00a0 I know mine has to work it’s ass off to get cool if parked out in the sun.[\/box]\u00a0 Fortunately it is in the garage during the day while I am sleeping so it doesn’t have to work as hard when I start my day.<\/p>\n

WE all need to do our part with our vehicles to ensure their best operation which in turn will not waste so many resources.\u00a0 But……….as when those new CFC light bulbs came on the market and EVERYONE had to convert only to find out we created a whole different environmental mess over mercury………does anyone know what kind of waste these new batteries create?\u00a0 I don’t.\u00a0 But batteries are toxic by nature in how they are produced.\u00a0 I am sure disposing of the used ones will provide no problems……….<\/p>\n

My car is in the shop at present due to being hit on an expressway off-ramp.\u00a0 His fault, no one was hurt, except My Preciousssssssss.\u00a0 I have been driving a little Chrysler 200 with a 4-cylinder engine and a 9 speed transmission.\u00a0 It’s average fuel rating was not much better than my average fuel rating. \u00a0I had been thinking about getting a smaller, sporty type car, but I think I am over that now.<\/p>\n

My final thought in this review is I love my car.\u00a0 \u00a0I would not trade the Grand Prix GXP for anything.\u00a0 As evidenced by still owning it after 10 years.\u00a0 When the time comes I will be sad to give it up.\u00a0 If, when and until green machines are affordable and can handle a long range commute I see no reason to get one.<\/p>\n

Oh yeah, most of my info is of my own observation and research, and some anecdotal retelling.—-Mike French<\/p>\n

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