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An automobile is a major purchase.
Transmission Flushes
Replacing transmissions is expensive, so transmission flushes can sound like a smart investment.
Stick to the recommended transmission fluid changes from your owners manual.
Nope, said Farrell.
Fuel system cleanings, for $100 to $150, are redundant sincemost modern fuelalready contains detergents.
Use top-tier gasoline and follow factory maintenance schedules, he suggested.
Octane booster additives are way overpriced compared to just purchasing higher octane fuel.
Before you know it, youre wasting hundreds of dollars a year on additives.
It may do a little but nothing in comparison to the extra charge for the fuel, Pyle said.
The gains are short-lived and the long-term damage is major.
The idea is to remove sludge and deposits from your engine.
Instead, spend the money onregular oil changesand you should be fine.
But, said Giranda, this is usually not true.
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