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August 30th, 2010 
ArtJ Written By: Art Jacobsen artsblog@carmd.com Hi. Thanks for visiting our new blog. This blog has been a year in the making believe it or not. Several internal meetings discussing what should we put in? What should we leave out? Everybody is doing a blog… Everybody’s doing something… We need a blog. Honestly the meetings became [...]
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Previously the no.1 reason for check engine problems, the gas cap is decreasing as a nuisance for car owners each year. http://blog.carmd.com/are-car-repair-costs-on-the-rise-after-a-6-year-drop-answers-to-this-and-more-in-the-2013-carmd-vehicle-health-index/
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Hybrid repairs continue to drop with increased volume of hybrids on the road, as well as more parts available and people trained to service them. http://blog.carmd.com/are-car-repair-costs-on-the-rise-after-a-6-year-drop-answers-to-this-and-more-in-the-2013-carmd-vehicle-health-index/
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Paying attention to small problems and recommended maintenance schedules extend the life of your car and minimize check engine related failures and repairs. The O2 sensor’s life can be extended by using factory recommended fuel types, and getting regular oil and spark plug changes. Ignore a spark plug and a $10 part can turn into a $300 ignition coil repair. Ignore that and you risk damaging your car’s catalytic converter at an average cost of $1,100, not to mention reduced MPG.
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Each of the five most common check engine problems will negatively affect your car’s fuel economy if you ignore it and keep driving. http://blog.carmd.com/are-car-repair-costs-on-the-rise-after-a-6-year-drop-answers-to-this-and-more-in-the-2013-carmd-vehicle-health-index/
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CarMD® Vehicle Health Index 2013™ Infographics
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