One of the newest in the batch of hybrid cars line up is the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the third in Toyota’s Hybrid vehicles. The Camry hybrid boasts of a performance of a top notch six-cylinder engine with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine. Although it is not as fuel efficient as the first Toyota hybrid, the Prius, the Camry hybrid is a whole lot better than the regular Camry.

Never to be left behind, giant Japanese car manufacture Honda, has also the Hybrid Accord and the Hybrid Civic. These two saloons offer what Hybrids are known for, less emission and less fuel consumption.

The Honda Accord Hybrid alone combines luxury and fuel efficiency that is truly environment friendly. Even with a V6 engine that generates 253 horsepower, you can be sure that you will get more miles to the gallon..

Then there is the Civic Hybrid which continuously provides the true essence of hybrid technology. Its ingenious engineering has rightly earned it its Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating. What this means is that you don’t only get from point A to point B with less gas usage, but also save the environment by not adding to the air pollutants..

Joining the Hybrid car race is General Motors second Hybrid vehicle, the Aura Hybrid saloon. This will be competing with other high-end hybrid cars such as the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Honda Accord Hybrid. Sporting a V6 engine as well, the Aura Green Line is dedicated to providing utmost engine power with minimal gas consumption. Its engineers claim that it will be able to generate 20 percent savings in fuel economy over its conventional model.

Rumored to be unveiling its first hybrid model, Volkswagen is said to be preparing a full-hybrid car but it hasn’t disclosed yet which car model they will be infusing the technology. Latest rumors said that it would be on the Jetta for the upscale engine level or in the Passat for the four-cylinder class.

With more and more vehicle manufacturers realizing the potential of Hybrid vehicles, it won’t be long before every car produced will be infused with the Hybrid technology. And as oil prices continue to soar and concerns for the environment are ever growing, we can all be sure that these vehicles will be welcomed.

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That said, repair shops – both independent and those maintained by dealerships – offer a host of maintenance services that are unnecessary. They sound attractive. They might even be relatively inexpensive. But, your car does not need them.

Below, I’ll give you a short list of maintenance items that are promoted as “must haves,” but are little more than a way for your mechanic to line his pockets.

Annual Fuel Injector Cleanings

Your car's fuel injectors will become clogged over time. This usually occurs when oilfins in the gasoline accumulate within the nozzles. Oilfins are waxy, so an accumulation leads to a clogged injector. When this happens (and it’s often due to cheap gasoline), the clogged injectors may need to be cleaned or replaced, depending on the severity of the blockage.

The problem is, clogging rarely happens each year. Even if you're using cheap gasolines that lack the detergents that normally prevent deposits, it takes a few years for a blockage to develop. At $150 and up, say no to annual cleanings.

“Special” Protective Oil Additives

Priced low (usually under $10), these additives are a major profit source for repair shops and auto supply stores. They’re designed to offer an extra level of protection for your engine – and that’s exactly what they do. They help prevent friction and heat from causing damage to your engine.

While potentially helpful, they’re entirely unnecessary if you’re changing the oil every 5,000 miles. As long as you keep the oil in good condition, these special additives are an unwarranted expense.

Engine Flush

An engine flush sounds helpful. Debris and sludge accumulate throughout the assembly and a flush promises to clean them out. However, there are a couple of problems that mechanics don’t mention. First, if you're changing your oil, there is a much lower likelihood that debris will collect in your engine. Second, if your engine is older and debris has already accumulated due to neglect, a flush might cause the debris to break loose. If that happens, it may penetrate deeply and cause even bigger problems.

This service item can cost up to $200. Keep the money and make sure you change your oil based on the recommended intervals in your owner’s manual.

Transmission Flush

The same advice goes for transmission flushes. To be sure, dirt and debris can collect within the assembly. But, as with flushing the engine, flushing your transmission can cause this material to break loose and circulate more deeply. If you’re periodically replacing your transmission fluid, a flush is usually unnecessary.

Devices And Tools To Improve Fuel Efficiency

When gas prices surge, a number of “solutions” are promoted that promise to boost your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Do they work? Probably not. The Environmental Protection Agency has tested dozens of these products; none have fulfilled their promises. Given that these “gas saving” tools can cost between $20 and $300, you’ll save plenty of money by ignoring the advertisements.

Auto maintenance items, such as changing your oil, replenishing your transmission fluid, and replacing filters, is important. Doing these things will prolong the life of your vehicle and improve its performance. By contrast, the service items described above sound helpful, but are unnecessary. Save your money and focus on the maintenance procedures you already know to be helpful.

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