Hey readers.
Thought I may as well talk about my car as of late since I cant really think of a subject to write about.
During the summer I go down to the shore a lot. Luckily that is considered highway driving, so I was able to get my MPG up to 30 MPG, for the trip and a little bit after. Kind of close to the government rating of 36-38 MPG highway. As of today I am averaging around 28-29 MPG combined driving. I don't know about you all but I am trying to cut down driving. The car takes regular gas, and I tend to go for the cheapest available. I'll splurge on Shell gas occasionally to help keep my engine OK just in case. It costs me $40 cash to fill up my car when practically on empty. So I try to fill it up once a week with $20 cash. Keep my car, like me, on a diet.
I may have mentioned this in the original blog I did about my car, but my car makes a very weird noise coming from the front right side where my wheel is. It sounds like a squeaky noise mixed with a rattling. Usually occurs at over 45 mph. Odd thing is the noise comes and go's. Now I cant hear it. If I did bring this up on my original blog about my car sorry about repeating myself, BUT I did have a Chevy tech sitting in the car listening to the noise. They said it was my rim. Well I had my rim banged out (result of driving this in the snow. Readers, do so with caution, NOT kidding! my next car is SO an AWD or 4WD car). So I am unsure why my car is making such a noise. Anyone have an idea PLZ post!
Currently It's been over 100 degrees with the heat index here in NJ. Must say, the remote start REALLY comes in handy. Speaking of the a/c system I am not sure if this is ageing but it's just not as strong as the day I got it. Maybe it's just so hot out lately.
The car is almost at 30K miles! Cant really believe I have driven THAT much. haha.
Other then my love/hate relationship with the car, the things that annoy me about and the things I enjoy it's being a good car so far (again love/hate relationship applys). They definitely made the car for this kind of weather. The car ride is fun to me, especially being a somewhat spirited driver. Driving is something I enjoy. Driving this car in this weather is definitely something I enjoy. The engine sounds nice with the windows down. =)
Lastly I was going through AOL.com and saw an article about used green cars that were good to get. I am happy to say my car was one of the ones named.
I am unhappy to say recently the government came out on a crash test thing about cars without traction control and how vital it is to have it? My memory on this is a little foggy. Apparently my car doesn't have traction control? Thus, it was voted one of the cars you can most likely get severely injured (or die) in as a result of a crash. The Chevy Cobalt, and Aveo were on this list, among others. That would explain why my car is not capable in snow. I went to the place to find out anything (Google) and typed in if a 2009 Chevy Cobalt has traction control. I never really got a yes or no answer. Just used ones from dealerships saying the car does have it. If anyone knows please comment.
Notice I started out positive on things? haha.
Well, that's an update on the Chevy.
Everyone better be having an awesome Summer!
Safe Driving!
