Fall 2017
Everything Auto
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EVERYTHING
AUTO
MAINTENANCE
WHY IS FUEL
ECONOMY
IMPORTANT?
THAT CAN SAVE ON GAS
STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO LOWER YOUR BILL AT THE FUEL PUMP
SAVES YOU MONEY
Save as much as
$1,400 in fuel costs
each year by choosing
the most efficient
vehicle that meets
your needs. See how
much you can save.
With fluctuating gas prices, most drivers want to do everything they can to
squeeze better gas mileage out of their current car.
Fortunately, with proper maintenance, cars can get noticeable improvements
in fuel economy that will help to save money down the road. Here's a look at six
things you can do to boost your car's gas mileage:
TIRE PRESSURE
Among of the easiest but often overlooked maintenance
items on your car are the tires. Experts say you can improve
your gas mileage by up to 3 percent by keeping your tires
properly inflated. It's also an important safety measure.
REDUCES CLIMATE
CHANGE
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
from burning gasoline
and diesel contributes
to global climate
change. You can do
your part to reduce
climate change by
reducing your carbon
footprint.
TUNE UP
Giving your car a tune-up can improve gas mileage by up
to 4 percent. Check your car's owner's manual to follow the
proper maintenance schedule. Worn-out parts or outdated
sensors can cause your car to waste fuel, so make sure
everything under the hood is in good condition.
OIL CHANGES
REDUCES OIL
DEPENDENCE
COSTS
Regular oil changes aren't just required for a long-lasting
engine. They can also help improve gas mileage, too. By
keeping the friction in your engine down to a minimum,
fresh oil can create a slight improvement in fuel economy.
Our dependence on oil
makes us vulnerable to
oil market
manipulation and
price shocks. Find out
how oil dependence
hurts our economy.
SPARK PLUGS
Old, dirty spark plugs can cause a 2-mpg drop in your car's
gas mileage. Use the correct spark plugs for your car, and
carefully check the plug gaps to ensure a clean spark and
complete combustion in your engine, which saves on gas
money.
INCREASES
ENERGY
SUSTAINABILITY
AIR FILTER
Your engine needs to breathe cleanly to get the best
performance and fuel economy. Dirty or clogged air filters
can cause a drastic drop in mileage — up to 14 percent
on older cars — so always make sure your air filter is
clean to get the most out of every tank of gas.
Oil is a non-renewable
resource, and we
cannot sustain our
current rate of use
indefinitely. Using it
wisely now allows us
time to find alternative
technologies and fuels
that will be more
sustainable.
GAS CAP
Finally, your gasoline can disappear into thin air if your gas
cap is loose, damaged or missing. Gasoline will evaporate
if there's not a tight seal at the cap, so make sure you
regularly check it for proper function and condition.
SOURCE:
www.fueleconomy.gov
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