Posts Tagged ‘Arkansas’

Use the Right Kind of Gas in Your Work Truck

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Use the Right Kind of Gas
Read your owner’s manual to find out which type of gas the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle. Use a good brand of gas, one with detergent additives that keep the system clean, but don’t buy more expensive premium if the automaker recommends regular.

Maybe you recently purchased a used work truck and the owner’s manual isn’t available.  You can always find information on the internet about your used work truck and how to maintain the best service and what kind of gas to use.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Chevrolet Silverado is a versatile work truck that can haul and tow with ease, but can be configured with many of the same comfort features typically found in a luxury car.

Silverado’s suspension allows the truck to handle the heavy loads of a work truck without giving up ride comfort. GM’s recent focus has been on its hybrid Silverado and Sierra trucks, so the traditional models haven’t changed significantly since their last makeover in 2006.

What type of used vehicles do you purchase?  If you need used work trucks, used flatbed trucks, used dump bed trucks, used utility trucks, used box trucks, used cargo vans or used passenger vans, you won’t find a more complete inventory in Arkansas with nearly 100 used vehicles in stock all the time.

Gas Mileage Tips for Your Used Work Truck

Friday, January 15th, 2010

After you purchase a used work truck, used cargo van, used box truck, used utility truck or other type of used work truck at T&B Auto, be sure to bookmark our blog so you can find out more ways to help your gas mileage in your work truck as you travel the Arkansas highways.

Don’t Haul Items You Don’t Need
When you are driving your work truck or cargo van on a daily basis, you’ll improve your gas mileage if you lighten the load. Remove unnecessary items from your work truck bed or cargo van.

Keep it Steady
Continuous up and down acceleration and braking lowers your gas mileage. Use your cruise control on the highway to help maintain a constant speed and take it slow and easy on starts and stops. Slow down a little in general if you can, because your work truck uses more gas when you drive at higher speeds.

Arkansas’ Largest Inventory of Used Work Trucks

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

The new year has a good hold on us now.  Hopefully you’re not writing 2009 on your checks anymore.

Your tax rebate check will be here soon.  Why not start shopping for a used work truck at T&B Auto?  After all, we have Arkansas’ largest inventory of used work trucks, used cargo vans, used box trucks, used utility trucks, used passenger vans and used flatbed trucks.

Whether you live in Arkansas or any other state, T&B Auto has the best selection.  You’ll be glad you stopped by to see us.

Browse our online inventory of used work trucks.

Use Your Air Conditioner Less

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

With just some basic changes in your habits, you may be able to improve the gas mileage in your work truck.  Have you recently purchased a used work truck?  If so, have service done right away.

Use Your Air Conditioning Less
Okay, this is easy to say in the middle of a cold January… use your air conditioner less in your used work truck.  Air conditioning makes the work truck use more gas, so turn it off when you can and roll down the windows.

If you just insist on running the a/c in your work truck or work van, reduce the a/c load by parking in the shade so that your work truck doesn’t heat up as much during short stops. Leave the windows or sunroof cracked slightly if you’ll be right back.

Gas Mileage Tips for Work Trucks, Cargo Vans & Pickup Trucks

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

These gas mileage tips are applicable for work trucks, cargo vans, pickup trucks, flatbed trucks, utility trucks, passenger vans, dump bed trucks and box trucks.  When buying a vehicle, used work trucks are always your best value.

Maintain Good Aerodynamics
Installing a bed cover on your pickup truck helps its aerodynamics. Air rushes over the cover and off the back of the work truck instead of into the bed where it pushes on the tailgate and creates drag that can make you use more gas.

Roof racks are handy sometimes, but carrying cargo on the roof creates drag that can increase your gas consumption. Keep your roof clear unless you actually need to haul something from one place to another.

Combine Trips
Especially when you are in your work truck during the day, do your best to combine your runs so that you can get everything you need during one trip, especially if you live a distance from shopping areas.

How About a Work Truck for the New Year

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

As 2010 rolls in, maybe your work truck needs to be replaced.

With today’s economy, the wise choice is pick out a used work truck from T&B Auto where they carry the largest selection of used work trucks in Arkansas.

Not only do you get a great selection of used work trucks, you are making a better investment since used work trucks usually cost thousands less than new work trucks.

Whatever your plans are for 2010, may you have a blessed and prosperous new year!

Gas Mileage Tips for Your Arkansas Work Truck

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Perform Regular Maintenance Tasks
You’ll use less gas if you keep your work truck tuned up and running like it should. Read your work truck owner’s manual and make sure your tires are inflated as the manufacturer recommends. Under inflation creates a drag that reduces fuel economy. Don’t forget about your work truck’s wheel alignment.  If your work truck is not rolling straight, you won’t get optimum gas mileage.

Plan Your Route
On work days and on weekends, whenever you drive your work truck, plan your routes to avoid congested, high-traffic areas with construction and stop-and-go driving.  When your route requires you to be on the Arkansas interstates, be sure to set your cruise control on your work truck.

Better Gas Mileage for Your Work Truck

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Are you feeling a pinch from fuel prices?  Like most of us, the crunch is making us more tuned-in to gas-saving alternatives.  While some people can trade in their large vehicles for something more fuel efficient, you need a work truck that can pull your work trailer, so trading your work truck in for a small fuel efficient car is really not an option.

Increasing your the gas mileage in your work truck is the best solution.

You’ll find that some of the gas mileage improvements are easy to accomplish just by staying aware of gas saving basics and changing old habits. Plus, these work truck gas mileage tips also help keep the air we all breathe a little cleaner.

The next several blog posts will provide tips about how to get better gas mileage for your Arkansas work truck.

Work Truck App for iPhone

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Do you use an i-Phone?

You may be interested in downloading an app that offers road-ready weather updates, a mileage calculator, traffic alerts, a fuel price locator, and much, much more.

I-Phone

Whatever type of Arkansas work truck you drive (…maybe you drive a used cargo van, passenger van, utility truck, flat bed truck, or box truck), the “Trucker” app could be for you. 

“Trucker” is the new cutting edge trucking app for iPhone to accommodate and benefit all of our Nations’ Truck Drivers. This application is designed to meet the needs of work truck drivers by providing information and resources in the areas that are crucial for truck drivers’ daily survival, information, comfort, and entertainment.