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Fortunately, such technology exists today and one of them happens to make use of an ever abundant resource, water.This system makes use of water to supplement gasoline/diesel thus increasing the mileage drivers can achieve with the same amount of petrol. 100% water system might be possible in future but not just yet. The system converts water into HHO or commonly known as Brown gas. This gas burns cleanly and produces 3 times more energy compared to regular gasoline, pound to pound. The end product when the gas is burnt is water and oxygen. Hence, the system does not only help drivers economically, but also the environment by reducing emission of harmful chemicals released into the atmosphere.Some tangible benefits drivers can expect from using car fuel saving devices:1. Increased mileage by up to 100%. Many people who installed the car fuel saving devices testified to an increase of between 30% to 100% in terms of the distance their cars can travel with the same amount of fuel. The variation in percentage is largely dependent on car models. However, if you ask me, even 30% increase can be significant to my pocket in the long run.2. Smoother ride and boost in engine power. As mentioned Brown gas produces more power than gasoline when burnt hence the boost in power. Also, because it has the ability to remove carbon deposits as well as preventing future carbon build up, it gives the engine smoother operations.3. Prolonged lifespan of engine parts such as pistons, valves, bearings, etc.4. For some who have used to the system, they started promoting it to their friends, neighbors and colleagues, helping them to implement car fuel saving devices. The result is a secondary source of income full of potential.You may think that such car fuel saving devices are going to cost you thousands of dollars. Well, you will be pleased to know that the system can be put together using parts obtainable from your regular neighborhood hardware store. The cost to put it together does not exceed $200. It is easy to install and dismantle the system to the main engine which is not affected in any way. Therefore, drivers can be assured that warranty will remain intact.

Your car is one of your possessions that you can hardly afford to lose. Many activities now of modern living would call for the use of a car, with the pace of life now much faster compared to the days before the wheeled vehicle came into being. Moving about your day-to-day activities without a vehicle could mean a more tedious and time-consuming routine for you. Thus, it is necessary that you have the appropriate measures in your home designed for avoiding auto theft.It is best to have a completely closed and locked garage for your car as an essential part of your house. This will ensure that you sleep better, knowing that your vehicle is safe from any thief who may try to steal it. Imagine what effect it will have on you if you wake up in the morning to find out that your car is missing!A car parked inside a locked garage is definitely much safer than a vehicle parked in the open in your driveway. Insuring a locked garage for the night is mandatory to protect your main means of transportation in going to your place of work, in conducting your kids to school, in marketing for the needs of the family, and so many other movements you have to do as part of your daily routine.A pet dog sleeping in an area in your house right next to your garage is a very effective warning system that you can have as part of the security measures for the car as well as for the entire house. Your canine friend, with its strong sense of smell and hearing, will always detect anybody in the vicinity and wake you up with its barking in case an intruder comes near your place. A car thief, on hearing the dog’s bark, will likely back away from any bad intentions he may have.Install security gadgets in your garage, electronically activated, to create an alarming noise in case an unauthorized person intrudes into the building. Again, this electronic gadget is a practical warning device that not only alerts you of a potential thief, but on its own, may even scare the intruder away before he can do anything.Other instances that may expose your car to theft include those times when you park it in unattended public lots for long periods. Avoid leaving your car in these places. Even when you have to park on the road there may be instances when thieves attempt to steal it. When you park along the road turn your wheels sharply toward the curb, so when somebody attempts to take it, he cannot just drive away easily. It will be prudent to install an automatic steering wheel locking device in your car for added protection.Make it a habit always to lock your car when you park it, to make sure that if one is thinking of stealing it he cannot do it as easily compared with an unlocked vehicle.Sound alarm devices placed inside the car, with its wiring integrated with the vehicle’s electrical system, is also a practical warning system. Once there is an unauthorized attempt to open the car doors the gadget inside creates a lot of noise that attracts the people around and scares away the potential car thief. If you are within hearing distance, you can call the police right away for assistance.

Though there are lights on the dashboard to indicate any problems, it is much better to know a little bit about your car, and to keep an eye on the important fluids that are used to run the car. Everyone knows about putting enough gas in the car, but there are some simple steps that should be done about once a week. This is a very good thing to teach any teenager or other new car owner, especially one whose new car is over five years old.First of all, make a habit of checking your fluids. The older the car the more frequent the checks should be, but at least make them once every two weeks. Having a regular schedule will help in this, for example, the first and fifteenth of every month. In this way, you will have to remember if you have just forgotten to make the check or if you have just done it. Today let’s cover checking the oil.The oil level is one of the most important fluids to check regularly. There is a long thin metal piece, call the dipstick, that slides into a compartment adjacent to the engine. Most dipsticks ended in a small circular, plastic coated ring that you can use to pull it out of its tube. Make sure you see the small hole the dipstick goes into so that you can replace it there to check the oil level. First, make sure the car is parked on a level surface and has been sitting for several hours before checking the oil. This is because the oil is used to lubricate the engine, and takes a while to settle down back into the bottom of the engine. Remove the dipstick, and wipe any existing oil off it using an old rag. Reinsert the dipstick back into its small hole, all the way down so the top of the dipstick is in its normal position. Pull it out once again and notice the light or dark brown liquid that coats the bottom part of the stick. You will notice that there will be markings on the dipstick, indicating low and full levels for the oil. Depending on your car they may have the words “full” and “add”, or possibly just two notches or other notation. Generally the fluid should be somewhere near, or possibly slightly over, the full line on the dipstick (the one higher up on the stick). If not, oil should be added to the car. For most cars, the amount of oil between the bottom mark and the full mark is one quart of oil. So, for example, if you are oil comes half way between the bottom and top marks, then you should add approximately one half quart of oil. Add that much oil, wait for a few moments, and then measure it once again. If the oil level is significantly below the bottom mark, add as much as necessary to bring it up to the top mark, and then have a mechanic look at your car for oil leaks.In order to add oil to the car, there should be a small round cap that can be unscrewed, which hopefully has the word “oil” on it. If it is not clearly marked, ask a knowledgeable person where to add the oil in, for it is crucial to get the right opening. Simply unscrew the cap, add the oil (using an oil funnel if you wish to be neat), and then make sure you replace the cap securely.Other fluids to check weekly include coolant level, windshield washer fluid, power steering fluid (if applicable), and brake fluid. Also, make a periodic check of tire pressure. How to do these will be covered in other articles.

WHILST INNOCENTLY driving my car along a busy highway at peak hour the other day, looking for something to distract me from the growing impatience threatening my peace, I noticed a utility truck in the lane to the right. It was festooned with stickers proclaiming ‘this’ and advocating ‘that’. There was something about it that drew my attention… Objective achieved! I was distracted. The truck was filthy with light brown mud all over it, and there was one sticker in particular that gave the owner up. It read, ‘Thank a farmer for your next meal.’ I thought, “Yes… I will.”Bumper stickers can potentially tell us so much about the person who owns or drives a vehicle can’t they? What stickers do you have on your vehicle? It’s the same as personalized license plates. They often communicate ‘a perception’ of the driver’s personality and their approach to life. I see many cars with ‘name’ plates on them nowadays; the driver obviously seeks for all and sundry to know their name. Cars, like houses, boats, and vans can be a way of showing your character off, to exhibit your ’style.’ The stickers, badges, plates, and other devices we put on our cars communicate all sorts of things to all sorts of people, and not always what we’d expect.Here are some further considerations:  If you have a Christian “fish” on your car or any other spiritual sign, people will link your driving behavior to your faith… food for thought?   Do you have revealing information on your car that perhaps could compromise your security, for instance, names or phone numbers?   If you have values-promoting stickers or badges on your vehicle such as for safety or environment advocacy, people will expect you, your vehicle and your behavior to align to that ’stated’ value.   If you have profane stickers and badges you could expect about 90 percent of road users to have a negative attitude about you, and they don’t even know you!   If you support a cause like organ donation, leukemia research, or Alzheimer’s disease research, it pays to advertise. If you’re going to have a sticker it might as well give people information on the cause, or how to donate, or how to get involved.

Here is a guaranteed way to get instant savings on your car or truck fuel bill. Nothing to purchase, nothing to install, and very little effort!The most effective way to reduce your gas consumption is to ease off the gas pedal! Yeah, well duh. Everyone knows that. But not everyone does it. Few people are even aware of their jack rabbit starts, darting in and out of lanes, and racing to the next stop light. You can see every time you drive that people are hoofing it, and generally driving like there’s no tomorrow. Which is what there’ll be if we don’t all start using less oil.Let’s face it. There is practically no alternative to gasoline and diesel engines now or in the near future. Even hybrids burn oil and we can’t go far or fast in an electric golf cart, or afford a Tesla electric sports car.But you don’t have to give up anything except road rage if you just relax, learn to drive with a soft foot, and anticipate the traffic flow you are in. You can improve your gas mileage by 30 - 50% with a small change in driving habits. Imagine cutting your gas bill by a third!First off, think of having an eggshell that you mustn’t break under your right foot. As you get the vehicle moving, press gently and no more than an inch movement of the accelerator. You can easily keep up with traffic and merge at this rate. When you reach your cruising speed, ease off a little more. You can maintain a constant speed with a light touch.If appropriate use your cruise control. Studies show it can save 5 - 15% over manually adjusting your speed, and reduces speed creep.In city driving, look ahead for traffic signals, and anticipate slowdowns by watching for brake lights. If you ease off early and coast gently you might not have to stop at all and you can reduce the next acceleration needed from an unnecessary stop.Hard acceleration and braking isn’t just when tires squeal. Many people drive as if they’re in a race all the time without even realizing it. So changing your habits may not come easily but the dividends will pay off.Do you even know what your current gas mileage is? It sure isn’t what the sales window sticker says. That’s a theoretical number based on emissions at the tailpipe and not real world driving conditions. At your next gas stop fill up until the pump clicks off. Write down your odometer reading. Next time you fill up and pay that huge amount, write down the gallons and the miles again. Now calculate your miles per gallon for that thankful. Keep doing that each fill up and soon you’ll learn how easy it is to improve your mileage.With a little driving adjustment and awareness you can go from 20 mpg to nearly 30 mpg! I challenge you!