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Gas-saving Tips In Trying Times
• Monitor tires. Underinflated tires or poorly aligned wheels waste fuel by forcing the engine to work harder. • Remove excess weight. Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle and the trunk. Less weight means better mileage. • Consolidate trips and errands. Also, try to travel when traffic is light so you can avoid stop-and-go conditions. • Keep your engine "tuned up." Replace filters and fluids as recommended; have engine performance problems (rough idling, poor acceleration, etc.) corrected. Given today's high-tech engines, it's wise to have this type of work done by auto technicians who are ASE certified in engine performance. • Use windows and air-conditioning wisely. Keep windows up at highway speeds to reduce air drag. This is true even with the air-conditioning on. But turn off the A/C in stop-and-go traffic. • Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends and family. • Observe speed limits. Speeding decreases your mileage. • Drive gently. Sudden accelerations guzzle gas. Anticipate traffic patterns ahead and adjust your speed gradually. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence works to improve automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of auto service professionals. ASE-certified technicians wear blue and white insignia and carry credentials listing their exact area(s) of certification. Their employers often display the blue and white ASE sign. |
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