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Old 05-26-2010, 03:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Maybe with Top 10 we'll already get into advanced stuff. Top 5 may be easier to swallow?
I'd keep tire pressure separate from general maintenance since it's not something you need to go to an autoshop to do. Checking and inflating your tires can (and should) be done every week in your driveway, but not everyone will change their oil or check their brakes and alignment at home. Also, we should stress more often that the suggested door placard pressure is the minimum, because most people (if they even care about it) only fill their tires to the OEM pressure if it dips below. Often, they keep it 2-3 psi below, thinking it's a limit you're not allowed to pass.

1) MPG instrumentation, keep a fuel log
2) tire pressure at or above OEM
3) basic maintenance items (good running order/lowest applicable viscosity lubricants/alignment)
4) partial grille blocking
5) roof rack removal
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