Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Check Engine Light: An Infographic

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Every driver eventually has to deal with a pesky engine light; it's such a universal problem that once it flickers on it almost seems common practice among drivers to ignore the light as long as possible, thinking that it’s a false alarm or a minor problem.

But ignoring that annoying little light on your dash can actually lead to bigger costs when you finally get your car repaired. Don’t believe us? Check out this great infographic to find out which repairs related to a flashing check engine light could cost you the most – and what you can do to prevent problems in the first place.

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The 10 Most Common Car Myths

Did the Model T Ford only come in black? Do bigger wheels make you go faster? Do red cars cost more to insure than other colored cars?

If you answered yes to any of the above, we’re sorry to say you’ve bought into at least one common perpetuated car myth, if not more. Don’t worry - it happens to the best of us.

Curious to know the truth and see what other myths you and your friends may be confusing with the truth? Check out this entire list of 10 most common car myths. We guarantee you’ll be surprised!

Regular vs. Premium Gas

What’s the difference between regular and premium gas? And which one should I use?

The difference between regular and premium gas is the octane level. Regular gas has an octane rating that is usually around 87, midgrade gas is usually around 89, and premium is usually somewhere around 91. The octane level determines how quickly a fuel burns. If a fuel has a higher octane level, it will burn slower because it has a higher compression level and is less likely to combust without the ignition of the spark plug. When fuel combusts before it is ignited by the spark plug, this means that not all the fuel in an engine will burn and it will most likely leave debris and gunk in the engine.

If you’re unsure what your car should take, check the owner’s manual. While a higher-octane fuel is a better quality fuel, not every car needs that. Premium gasoline is made for better quality engines and will only be wasting the money of the person who uses it when they should be using regular. In the same matter, if your car needs premium, putting regular gasoline in it will most likely lead it to “knock” which is the term used for an engines early combustion.

How To Survive A Car Crash

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We’ll be the first to admit it, driving can be dangerous. And yet, at the same time driving can be safe! If you’re taking the correct precautionary measures, like those mentioned in this article, How to Avoid a Car Accident, safely driving a car can be a sinch! Unfortunately, however, somtiems accidents are unavoidable and it is no longer a question of how to avoid an accident, but rather how to safely get through one!

This graph provides some quick tips on how to survive an accident! So keep your head back and your eyes focused and took a look at this!