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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

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Cars tend to release small amounts of unburned fuel and operate more inefficiently during cold weather. Also, people tend to over-estimate how long they need to let their car run for it to warm up. Modern cars do not need very long to warm up, even in cold weather. Gasoline Purity. Maintenance.

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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

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Many of us have it drilled into our minds that after 100,000 miles, a car becomes a money pit that is best sold so you can buy a new car. However, depending on the brand and make of your car as well as how well you maintained it, your car can last much longer than 100,000 miles. Work with What You Have in Your Home.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

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Just get rid of your car. If you are one of the few people who can live without an automobile by all means help out your wallet, air quality, and traffic by getting rid of your car. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. How to Save Money on Food.

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