It's not what most people want to hear, because they have been brainwashed by the oil companies into believing that low gas mileage is somehow "good for the planet" or otherwise virtuous.
By the way, in case you're wondering, I'm not an auto manufacturer. I don't have any connection to Big Oil or any other special interest. So when we publish articles that are critical of high-mileage vehicles like hybrid cars and plug-in hybrids -- yes, there is a strong prejudice against these vehicles among many automotive enthusiasts.
Why is it important to care for your vehicle?
Not only is your car running on a finely-tuned machine of moving parts, but it also has an important effect on the world around you. The vehicle that's parked in your driveway is contributing to pollution. It's emitting greenhouse gasses into the air. Even if you drive a hybrid , you're still doing damage to the environment.
The first step to protecting the environment is by caring for your car. This means you should prioritize performance when considering a vehicle purchase, and take steps to get the most out of every gallon of gas you buy.
How can we make are car better?
The first step is by upgrading the powertrain. This means more horsepower and torque, to make your car faster, quicker off the line and better able to accelerate steep grades. It's important to realize that 45 miles per gallon is only possible when driving at a steady highway speed -- but we don't drive on highways all day long!
Instead, you need performance in order to get through traffic jams. You need power for merging into fast moving traffic at an intersection or while in stop-and-go congestion. It's also important for accelerating quickly away from dangerous situations like thieves or those crazy fools who cut you off in traffic -- or even a sudden appearance of police lights in your rearview mirror!
What can we do to improve our sound system?
It's been proven that high performance vehicles sound better with aftermarket exhausts , and you can improve the performance of your car simply by fitting a new muffler.
As an example, here is a comparison of two different Honda Civic models -- one fitted with a low-level aftermarket catalytic converter (top) compared to the other which was upgraded to high-performance headers with an aftermarket catback system (bottom). Note the increased improvement in acceleration by replacing both the muffler and header:
What are some other upgrades we can make?
Well, if you're looking for a way to get more power out of your engine without breaking the bank, then there are several relatively inexpensive modifications in this article that will help you.
For example, did you know that a simple air filter upgrade will help your engine produce more power? All it needs is less restriction for maximum airflow. It's simple step to make your car faster by upgrading the air filter.
Another step is to buy a high-quality oil filter and filter flange gasket. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on aftermarket parts , then this is one modification that can really improve performance from the stock components with no effort at all! Just be sure to choose parts that are reliable and affordable -- see our article for some good products: Oil Filter 101 .
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