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Show CAR SAVING GAS Conservation-savvy drivers aren't fueled as often Motorists should learn the benefits of fuel conservation in order to spend less time at the pump. Not only does fuel efficiency save money, but it also reduces emissions of greenhouse gases into our environment. New automobiles have maintained a fuel efficiency of approximately 24 miles per gallon the past 20 years, according to AAA's Gas Watcher's Guide. The numbers remain high because Americans drive often and continue to buy large automobiles with little fuel efficiency. Americans drive about 29 miles a day and approximately 12,000 miles per year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. This means each vehicle uses about 550 gallons of gasoline per year. "You can gain some increase in fuel economy by keeping your car in tune, altering personal driving style or lightening your load," says Geoff Sundstrom, AAA director of public relations. John Colrradetti, a Pep Boys salesman in San Diego, agrees that keeping your car maintenance up-to-date is important to achieving fuel efficiency. He suggests putting fuel injection cleaner in the gas tank after every oil change; it keeps the injector clean and allows gas to run through more smoothly. Air filters need to replaced on a regular basis to keep impurities from damaging the engine. Changing a blocked air filter can improve a car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, according to the fuel economy Web site. Underinflated tires waste about 2 percent of gas per pound of pressure below the suggested level, according to AAA. The site says to inflate tires by following the manufacturer's recommendations. Bradley Berman, the editor of www.hybridcars.com, believes how you drive matters a lot when it comes to saving gas. Avoid aggressive MILEAGE, next page CARE Special Oct. 15, 2007 • Page 7 ALTA MUFFLER & BRAKE • Mufflers Installed While You Wait! Dual & Custom High Performance Exhaust Specialists • • • • FOREIGN / DOMESTIC TRUCKS SHOCKS & STRUTS LUBE & OIL CHANGES • "FIX-IT" WELDING • TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION • MINOR TUNE-UPS • BRAKES $12 STATE INSPECTIONS 10% Open Student Discount on Parts 753-7470 Mon-Fri 8-5 - Sat 8-1:30 601 N MAIN * LOGAN For all your collision repair needs Collision Repair, Inc. Logan 757-0500 \ Brigham City 723-1519 595 W. Center St. Logan www.wolfordcollision.com |