Pat Goss, America's Trusted Mechanic and CARCHEX Spokesperson

Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Md., CARCHEX is the premier provider of Extended Vehicle Protection and Mobile Vehicle Inspections. As the preferred partner to the most trusted names in the automotive industry, including Pat Goss of TV's MotorWeek, Carfax and Kelley Blue Book, CARCHEX provides customized coverage plans to consumers allowing them to get the highest level of protection for their vehicles at the most competitive prices. Over a decade long commitment to protecting automotive consumers and providing exceptional customer service has translated into an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau. To learn more about CARCHEX and to Get Protected, visit http://www.CARCHEX.com. You have questions, Pat Goss has answers. What are some easy things I can do to save money at the pump? Practical ways to save gas, number one: maintain proper tire pressure. Adjust it to the label inside the door or the fuel filler door. Number two: get rid of excess weight. Junk in the trunk of the car well that cuts down on fuel economy. Also make sure any plastic pieces under the car, the ones on the front especially, that they're in place and properly attached that they didn't get torn off on a bump or in snow or ice because they have a big effect on fuel economy. As far as things under the hood go, most of the things that would effect fuel economy, if they go bad, well they will turn on the check engine light. And remember that air filters, contrary to what you will be told, air filters do not effect fuel economy on a modern car. So don't put a new air filter in there trying to get better mileage. Last but not least, and this is the one where you can really really save fuel, and that is to let up on your right foot. This business of full throttle accelerations from the traffic light and so on can waste 40% of your fuel. To learn more about CARCHEX and to Get Protected, visit www.CHARCHEX.com