Ask Pete

With so many contributing factors that play a part in threatening our vehicles’ fuel economy, it surprises me that some drivers still haven't adopted more conservative driving habits. If your tires aren't properly inflated, it hurts your gas mileage. If the engine isn't running properly, it hurts your gas mileage. If your vehicle is overloaded in weight capacity, it hurts your gas mileage.

I recently spoke with a member who complained of a vibration while braking, telling me that the vibration began after having the tires rotated at a local repair shop. While it seemed the connection between the recent service and the current symptom was unlikely, after asking a couple of questions I realized the two were very much related.