http://www.953bobfm.com/Midas/SummerCarCareTips/home.aspxFind out ways to prolong the life of your car through the summer, with tips from Midas on Main and Milton.en-usCopyright 2011, WRTB-FMMon, 20 May 2013 13:25:40 GMTWed, 29 Jun 2011 22:35:18 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comFill up with a lower-octane gasoline. Buy the lowest grade or octane of gasoline that is appropriate for your car. Unless your car requires premium gasoline, filling up your car with high-octane fuel is a waste of money. That pricey premium fuel won't boost your car's fuel economy or performance in the least, so skip it. If you're not sure what grade of fuel works best for your car, open up your owner's manual and take a look. As long as your engine doesn't knock or ping when you fuel up with regular unleaded, you're good to drive on this much cheaper gas. Passing on pricey premium gasoline could save you hundreds of dollars a year. Don't top off. Don't bother topping off when filling your car's gas tank. Any additional gas is just going to slop around or seep out. Why waste your money paying for gas your car ...http://www.953bobfm.com/Midas/SummerCarCareTips/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10238943http://www.953bobfm.com/Midas/SummerCarCareTips/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10238943Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:35:18 GMTSource: By Dee-Ann DurbinThe Associated Press Winter driving, with its icy roads and salt buildup, can be tough on cars. But summer has its hazards, too. The heat stresses the engine, wears down the tires and makes the car work harder to keep everything cool.Here are five steps to help your car make it through any summer road trips.1. Be kind to your engine.Car engines can get hot very quickly in the summer. You can save a lot of trouble -- and expense -- by doing some routine checks to make sure your engine stays lubricated and cooled. Check the oil level and make sure the oil looks clean. If it doesn't, get an oil change. Also look for cracks in the hoses, which pump coolant from the radiator to the engine block.2. Replace your fluids.Many drivers don't think about fluids beyond their motor ...http://www.953bobfm.com/Midas/SummerCarCareTips/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10246860http://www.953bobfm.com/Midas/SummerCarCareTips/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10246860Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:33:19 GMT