Many drivers are unsure whether they should use synthetic oil in their new cars. Synthetic oil has a number of pluses over regular oil: it can maintain integrity in heat; lubricates better; has fairly good purity; and rarely ever becomes sludge, even after abuse. Most drivers will see the obvious benefits synthetic oil has to offer and decide to use it in their car. However, even with the synthetic oil's numerous benefits, the real difference is made in how you care for your car.

Are you frustrated with high gas prices? Are you sick of having to fuel up all the time, and getting low Miles Per Gallon? And do you want to save the environment and stop polluting?

For die-hard fans of off-road racing, the word "Ironman" doesn't conjure images of Robert Downey, Jr in a tight metal suit, or Stan Lee, who created the Ironman comic series. They'll think of Ivan Stewart, whose legendary career has earned him the nickname of "Ironman."

There are many places you can call that will gladly take your old and/or used car off your hands. There are many charitable organizations that use car donation to help fill their charity's coffers and also fix used cars for families in need that can use a car to help get children to school and go to places where they will get a better deal on groceries.

A lot of people donate money or items for charity because they want to share their blessings to the underprivileged. However, there are also some folks who do it just for the tax write off. Anyway, it does not matter what their intentions are because the important thing is that they shared their money to the needy.

The IRS has taken steps to take the guesswork and confusion associated with car donation tax deduction with a new law. When January 1, 2005 rolled around, you were able to deduct the full price that the charity of your choice receives for the sale of your car.

New vehicle owners often wonder if they should be using synthetic oil. There are many advantages synthetic oil has over regular oil: it lubricates more effectively; withstands high temperatures; is relatively pure; and usually won't turn into sludge even with heavy abuse. These clear benefits cause many people to assume synthetic oil is the obvious best choice. However, much of it comes down to how well you take care of your vehicle.

It's tough to keep a good credit rating, and even the best of us can accidentally damage our score. There are a myriad of credit risks everywhere, from credit cards, home equity and auto loans, to a dubious health insurance system, and it's easy to make a mistake somewhere along the line. These are the top 5 mistakes, from easiest to hardest, that you might be making to damage your credit score:

Any mechanic or automotive enthusiast can tell you that an engine is essentially a large air pump. The more an engine can suck in air to mix with fuel, the more it can create power through combustion. Thus, the more efficiently an engine removes exhaust gases from the cylinders, the better it can manage that power. The key to a strong, healthy engine is adequate air from one end to another.

It's a classic muscle car look: the fat, brushed aluminum gas cap sitting high on the rear haunches, almost taunting the world with the fact that yes, this car uses a lot of gas, and yes, it's because it makes a ton of horsepower. Muscle car designers originally took the idea from the racing fuel caps that they had seen on cars in the 50's and 60's. Race cars had large fuel doors to make them easier to open and close during pit stops, and they were made of metal to ensure that they could withstand the aerodynamic rigors of racing.

Off-road race fanatics don't think of comic creator Stan Lee or actor Robert Downey, Jr when they hear the word "Ironman." The real Ironman in the racing world is Ivan Stewart, who has earned the title for himself.

Your new car (or your new car dealer) is giving you a headache. There's a problem and the customer service you've received hasn't been good enough. You feel like you've done your part, but your problem is still unresolved. How do you get it solved?

Most trucks are quite powerful - that's probably why you own one. Trucks are made to haul and tow thousands of pounds without difficulty, so they need lots of power. Yet despite their powerful engines, most manufacturers equip their new vehicles with a relatively quiet exhaust system. If you think your truck ought to sound as powerful as it is, or if you'd like to reduce some of the constrictions in your truck's exhaust, then you're probably considering adding to or changing your factory exhaust system.

No one likes to waste time, especially not when you're trying to get a new car loan. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can speed up the process of getting a loan for your new car.

Here's a quick look at the numbers for the new Toyota Tundra supercharger from TRD: it adds 504 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque; sells as a complete kit for $5 875; and costs about $6 800 total when installation is figured in, based on a labor rate of $105/hr.

Pickup trucks are extremely practical vehicles, great for hauling cargo. Some people, however, often carry gear like motorcycles, lawnmowers, furniture or pallets of wood, which are too bulky to fit snugly in the truck's box, but which could be damaged by too much side-to-side movement. Newer pickups are usually outfitted with tie-downs and cutouts so that you can attach ropes and chains. However, these are located at very fixed positions, and might be difficult or inconvenient to use.

When acquiring an auto insurance quote online, many individuals are concerned about giving out their personal data. This fear exists because they do not want that data to be used for purposes other than that of an auto insurance quote. That is a reasonable fear in the day and age when some companies collect a person's information with the intention of selling it to a third party. However, not all companies do such a malicious task, but some may feel that there is no need to have to provide their personal information for something as simple as an auto insurance quote.

Pickup trucks are typically very practical vehicles, especially for hauling cargo. However, some drivers often need to carry bulkier gear like furniture, motorcycles, or pallets of wood, which don't fit snugly within the walls of the truck's box. These items could possibly be damaged by too much side-to-side movements. Newer pickups are often fitted with cut-outs and tie-downs which ropes and chains can attach to, but these are usually at very fixed locations, and aren't always easy or convenient to access.

By now, you have probably heard a mechanic or automotive enthusiast tell you that an engine is essentially a large air pump. Basically, the more air an engine can suck in to combine with fuel, the more power it can create through combustion. It also follows that the more efficiently an engine can remove exhaust gases from the cylinders, the better it can manage that power. Air flow from one end to the other is the key to a healthy, strong engine.

Truck owners love how powerful their vehicles are. Trucks need lots of power because they're designed to haul and tow heavy loads without difficulty. However, many truck manufacturers use fairly quiet exhaust systems on their vehicles, despite their powerful engines. If you want your truck to sound as powerful as you know it is, or if you're aiming to reduce the constrictions on the exhaust, then consider adding to or altering your truck's exhaust system.