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Window Tinting
Window tinting doesnt just make your carlookcool; it actually keeps it cool.
The way it works, he said, is as follows.
The lower the number, the darker the film, he said.
A windshield, for example, which needs high visibility, wont be tinted as much as another window.
Theres an added benefit, as well.
McClellan said that a higher grade of gas actually makes a difference in your fuel economy.
Those few extra cents might actually translate to fewer dollars spent on gas overall.
It helps clean your intake and valves of carbon deposits since higher octane fuel burns hotter.
Yet with full synthetic, you could get your oil change at more like 5,000 to 7,000 miles.
It makes your engine run more efficiently because it lubricates better and it makes things run smoother.
So it actually gives you more horsepower, he said.
It gets the fluids moving.
Its kind of like youre getting out of bed, right?
You getting out of bed, youre tense and youve got to kind of loosen up a little bit.
Same principle, he said.
Tire Upgrades
Another area to upgrade is tires, according to McClellan.
Tires are a big deal.
People dont realize that, he said.
This keeps your car in better shape over time and prevents wind noise and drag.
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