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Never Be Stranded Again

News & Information

Don't get stranded..one out of 4 car batteries will fail. Let your local TECH-NET® shop check your battery to ensure worry-free driving.

There's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Your local TECH-NET® shop can help reduce the probability of you getting sidelined on your travels.

Freedom of choice is protected by law. You're not required to use the dealership for service or to use the manufacturer's brand of parts or fluids in order to maintain your vehicle warranty.

Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards.
Service & Safety Tips

Safety First

It's Up to You: Dirty or Clean

Car care is definitely a win-win situation. Besides helping the environment, a properly maintained and operated vehicle will run more efficiently, will be safer, improve your resale value - up to 50% longer - according to a survey of ASE-certified Master Auto Technicians.

The tips in this brochure should put you on the road to environmentally conscious car care.

Keep Your Engine Tuned Up

A misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30%. Follow the service schedules listed in your owner's manual. Replace filters and fluids as recommended.

Check Your Tires

Check your tires for proper inflation. Underinflation wastes fuel - your engine has to work harder to push the vehicle. Wheels that are out-of-line (as evidenced by uneven tread wear of vehicle pulling) make the engine work harder, too. Properly maintained tires will last longer, meaning fewer scrap tires have to be disposed.

Every ten days, motorists who drive with under-inflated tires and poorly maintained engines waste 70 million gallons of gasoline.
- Car Care Council


Service Your Air Conditioner

Keep your air conditioner in top condition and have it serviced only by a technician who has been certified to handle/recycle refrigerants. Air conditioners contain CFCs - gases that have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost one third of the CFCs released into the atmosphere come from mobile air conditioners; some simply leak out, but the majority escape during service and repair so it's important to choose a qualified technician.

Attention Do-It-Yourselfers

Dispose of used motor oil, anti-freeze/ coolant, tires, and old batteries properly. Many repair facilities accept these items. Or call your local municipal or county government for recycling sites. Never dump used oil or antifreeze on the ground or in open streams.

Each year twenty times the amount of oil spilled by the tanker Exxon Valdez in Alaska is improperly dumped into America's environment by do-ityourselfers.
- Automotive Information Council

Observe Speed Limits

Gas mileage degreases sharply above 55 mph or 95 kph.

Drive Gently

Avoid sudden accelerations and jerky stopand- go's. Use your cruise control on open highways to keep your speed as steady as possible.

Avoid Excessive Idling

Shut off the engine while waiting for friends and family. Today's vehicles are designed to warm up quickly, so forget about those long warm-ups on cold winter mornings.

Remove Excess Items

Remove excess items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. Store luggage/cargo in the trunk rather than on the roof to reduce air drag.

Plan Trips

Consolidate your daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Try to travel when traffic is light to avoid stop-and-go conditions. Join a car pool.

Remember, how your car runs, how you drive it, and how its fluids, old parts, and tires are disposed of. Many of these items haveall have serious impacts on the environment.