Hi, folks! This is the premier of my Weekly Showcase. Every week, another tip -- mostly about cars, but, hey, it could be about something else I want to share with my friends. But I can't think of a better way to start than with a basic question, often asked by my shop customers and radio audience alike: How do you improve your car's mileage? Keep your car properly maintained Oxygen Sensor wears out at 60,000 miles Tire alignment reduces tire wear Radiator thermostat - replace every 4 years Air filter must be clean Thermostatic air-contol system - if broken causes cold drive-a-way and burns more gas Keep tires properly inflated Use synthetic or new blended motor oil and lubricants Use fuel with the correct octane rating- check the owner's manual Don't overfill the tank Install the largest battery that will fit in your car - faster starts burn less fuel Unload excess weight from back-seat and trunk (Friendly passengers do not count) Use radial tires Accelerate and Decelerate slowly and smoothly Don't speed- this has many advantages, lower fuel consumption being one of them Coast as much as possible Start cars properly - Fuel Injected: don't give gas - Carburetor: pump pedal twice