SUMMER

Now it's really getting hot outside and we will be hitting the road more. Vacations, baseball games, picnics, and hauling the boat to the lake. Lets get your car ready for the extra miles with some simple fuel saving tips.

Tires
Make sure your tires are properly inflated and the alignment is correct. In need of new tires? Take a look at the new fuel saver tires. The money you will save in fuel from putting on a new set of fuel saver tires may be well worth the investment. You could save as much as 4% on your fuel cost.

Tune Up
Make an appointment with Bowles to check the tune up on your car. If your car is not running it's best it could be costing you 4% to 12%. With the cost of fuel this is one of the biggest improvements you can make.

Junk
Clean out your car of all the extra junk that seems to make it to your trunk but never gets taken out. You may be surprised at how much extra weight you are carrying around. The heavier your vehicle, the worse the gas mileage.

Air Filter
This is a cheap one but oh so important. If your engine is struggling to get enough air your fuel mileage will suffer greatly. It's not always easy to tell when your air filter needs replaced. It may not look real dirty but may be clogged up with microscopic dust particles. To be on the safe side you may want to go ahead and replace it.

Fluid Leaks
This won't help your fuel mileage but summer is a good time to take care of some other fixes you keep putting off. Fluid leaks are hard on the environment, stain your driveway and the driveway of people you visit, and may indicate other mechanical problems such as clogged breathers or loose bolts.