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Show 8A Lakeside Review South, Wednesday, March 21, 1984 A Few Simple Tips Can Help Increase Gas Mileage Woffli sary idling.Vtay out of the far right lane unless anticipating a turn. Leave that lane clear for other motorists to turn right. 10. Share the ride. The Federal Highway Admin- -' istration estimates $300 to $1,000 could be saved annually by sharing the daily ride to work. Car pools, vanpools and mass transit save money and energy and reduce air pollution SHARON STEELE side airflow by opening the windows is less efficient than usIt takes a full tipie job these ing the air conditioner. Avoid days just to support a car. permanent roof racks which add That statement might seem a to wind drag. bit exaggerated to anyone who is 6. Combine short trips. not directly responsible for the The worst mileage is incurred care and feeding jbf an automoon trips of 10' miles or less from bile, but rare is the car owner a cold start. Plan trips and comwho has not expressed displeabine errands. 7. Watch speed. sure over the high price of fuel bills. j Obey the 55 mph speed limit. d drivMost vehicles get 21 percent betHowever, ers need not clutch the steering ter mileage at 55 mph than at 70 wheel in despair. mph. An eight mjle commute at According to the Utah Energy 70 mph instead of 55 mph will Office of Natural Resources, cost $100 more per year and onthere are many things drivers ly save two minutes each' way. 8. Get a conservation tune up. can do to increase gas mileage, conserve fuel, and reduce expenTwo bad spark plugs will reditures for gasoline: duce mileage by 20 percent. Reg1. Avoid excessive idling. ularly check plugs, points, When a vehicle is idling, it gets thermostat, emission control syszero miles per gallon of gasoline. tem, filters, wheel bearings, and You cant get; much worse. Stop alignment. Proper vehicle mainand restart a warm engine rather tenance saves gas and money, than let it idle for more than 30 and reduces engine wear. 9. Turn right on red. seconds. On1 the average, five minutes of idling will cost 10 Utah law permits drivers to cents. That! adds up when turn right on red lights except waiting at the increasing number where otherwise posted. Turning of drive-i- n windows encountered right on red lights (after coming to a complete stop) saves time today. j 2. Warming up. and energy by avoiding unneces You may think a cold engine must be warned up thoroughly before driving. Not true. An automobile Warms up faster when it is moving. Although some older cars require slightly longer et warm up periods, generally 30 seconds is all the time needed. The engine will not be damaged. Drive at moderate speed until the engine reaches its normal operating temperature. Check the owners manual if in doubt. Special to the Lakeside Review Do you want your ADVERTISING message to get to EVERY person in Car and traffic congestion. the North Davis area? For more information on ways to conserve fuel energy and thus lower transportation fuel bills, the public is invited to contact the Utah Energy Hotline at 533 6666 or toll free at . Maintained by the Utah then phone . . . 2952323 Ener- and ask for the Sales gy Office, this telephone infor- mation service offers quick and accurate responses budget-minde- white-knuckl- ed Representative, of the , i-- OGDEN'S ONLY Home Health Care Agency offering RNs, LPN's, and Nursing Aides to care for your loved ones in the comfort of home. . A 3. Accelerate . 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ALL IN WAREHOUSE Most Rolls $5.95 to $8.95 per yd. Art Center Sponsors Gittins Show Rolls & Rolls of BOUNTIFUL The Art Center announces the (opening of the third annual Alvin Gittins exhibit: A Time to Remember. The exhibit will opefi on Sunday, March 25, with a reception from 5 p.m. at the Ceriter, 2175 South Main, Bountiful. The exhibit will continue through April 22. A Time to Remember will feature class demonstration pieces done by the late professor Gijttins which he presented to students during his 32 years as ad instructor of art at the University of Utah. Gittins warmth, Bounti-ful-Dav- is CONGOLEUM NO-WA- 2-- 5 Heavy ULTRON ARMSTRONG $595,0$S95 Bigelow-Ne- w 1947-8- Multi-tone- d Multi-tpne- d ONLY RERflWAWT! Saxony or Sculpture. 1. Professor Harrison Groutage Utah State University will rpoderate the panel discussion. All are invited to attend. 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