Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Missouri Driving
February 26, 2017
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Columbia knows this makes sense.
Some of us in the Columbia area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.
Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trunk. I think my car has about forty-five pounds of french fries on the floor.
All that extra weight wastes gas as you drive between here and there, and everywhere else.
Lose the junk and save some money.
...And you really only need one of those spare tires.
Tim's Automotive
5822 Brown Station Rd
Columbia, Missouri 65202
573-424-6910
http://www.timsautomotiverepair.com
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