| With rising gas prices and environmental issues taking | | | | efficiency. It only takes a moment to check your tires |
| center stage, it's no wonder that many people are | | | | and most gas stations offer air for only a quarter or |
| looking into more fuel efficient cars. But what if you | | | | two. A good idea is to check your tires once a week |
| can't afford a new hybrid, or you need the extra room | | | | and before and after long trips. |
| that your SUV gives you? The good news is there | | | | Keeping your car running well and servicing it when |
| are many ways to make whatever car you own | | | | needed will also help keep your vehicle running |
| more fuel-efficient, saving you gas money and helping | | | | smoothly and efficiently. A car that has to work harder |
| to reduce emissions at the same time. | | | | because of parts that need to be cleaned or replaced |
| Many people use their cars as extra storage facilities. | | | | will hurt your fuel economy. Parts to check often are: |
| But all that extra weight in your car really affects your | | | | air filters, spark plugs, PVC valve, fuel injector, oxygen |
| mileage. If you have to load up your car for work | | | | sensor and fuel filter. These are some of the most |
| every day, take out the equipment on the weekends. | | | | common parts that can affect your car's fuel |
| Some people keep recreational equipment in their cars | | | | efficiency, especially if you have a high performance |
| all the time, just in case the opportunity arises. A better | | | | vehicle or SUV. |
| idea is to keep your golf clubs, bicycle, tackle boxes, | | | | Besides keeping your car light, checking tire pressure, |
| etc. in an easily accessible place in the garage so | | | | and maintaining your car's parts, there are things that |
| when that perfect day comes around you can throw it | | | | you can do everyday to help lower emissions and |
| in the car and go. Keeping it out of the car when you | | | | save you gas. Try to combine trips into one big errand |
| don't need it can make a big difference in fuel | | | | instead of making several trips a day or week. Don't |
| economy. | | | | drive in a rush - stopping and starting abruptly and |
| Another thing that many people forget may be the | | | | driving too fast is dangerous and wastes gas. |
| simplest. Check your tire pressure, and check it often. | | | | Making an effort to take care of your vehicle and |
| Everyone should keep a tire gauge in their car. They | | | | utilizing these easy steps will not only help save you |
| only cost about a dollar and are no bigger than a pen. | | | | money at the gas pump, you will be helping the |
| Tires can be low in pressure without looking that way, | | | | environment as well. Now that you know how easy it |
| and low pressure in your tires means less fuel | | | | is you can get started today! |