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Fuel Savings Tip – Keep on the Straight and Narrow

Imagine you are on the ride of your life, you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. The cool crisp air is flying past you, your dog team is working hard and pulling you straight down the trail as you quickly eat up the miles.

Now imagine one or two of the dogs wants to go their own way and starts pulling off to one side. This slows you down. Now you must work harder to keep the sled going where you want it to go. The dog team is working just as hard as they were before, but you’re covering less ground.

The same goes for your car when the wheels are out of alignment. The wheel that is pulling to one side is slowing down the rest of your vehicle. So, you have to push a little harder on the gas pedal to keep up with traffic. Now you are wasting fuel.

Something as simple as bumping a curb can throw the wheels out of alignment. It is recommended to have your vehicle’s alignment checked at least once a year. If you notice your steering wheel pulling to one side, get it checked right away. You will get better gas mileage and lengthen the life of your tires. The experts at Hilltop Tire Service have the tools and skills to get your vehicle tracking straight again.