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Your car's recommended fuel is vital to know when deciding what kind of fuel to put in your tank, and Ask.cars.com explains why, in most circumstances, you want to reach for the lower octane rating. PickupTrucks.com has the results of recent safety tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for small pickup trucks, and the results are less than stellar. In the meantime, MotherProof.com offers readers a few tips on how to make that trip to the beach as relaxing and fun as it should be.

What's With the Octane Rating on New Cars? (Ask.cars.com)
Most Small Pickups Disappoint in IIHS Side Impact Tests (PickupTrucks.com)
Plan Ahead for a Fun Day at Beach (MotherProof.com)

Posted by Stephen Markley on July 24, 2008 in Ask.cars.com, Mother Proof, PickupTrucks.com | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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