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from: JohnAmericans have been suffering "sticker shock" every time they
pull into the gas station lately. Fuel prices keep rising with
no end in sight.
With high fuel prices on the minds of most Americans, finding
ways to be more economical and fuel efficient are on the rise.
So what can you do to save money? More and more automakers are
developing new, easy to use tools to help drivers keep an eye on
fuel efficiency.
* Make sure your tires are properly inflated. According to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you can improve fuel
economy by about three percent by making sure your tires are
properly inflated, but not enough people do it. The U.S.
Department of Energy says nearly four million gallons of gas are
wasted each day nationwide for every one psi of tire
under-inflation. That translates to more than $10 million per
day, or $3.8 billion per year in wasted gas money.
* Test your vehicle's emissions systems to make sure the engine
is working efficiently. Fixing an engine that has failed an
emissions test may improve gas mileage by four percent, on
average. That's the equivalent of 12 cents per gallon.
* Change your car's oil and filters regularly. Changing the oil
regularly (as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer) will
increase the life of the car's engine. Clean oil reduces wear
caused by friction between moving parts and it removes harmful
dirt and grit from the engine. The car's air filter keeps
impurities in the air from damaging internal engine components.
Not only will replacing a dirty air filter improve fuel economy,
it will protect the engine. Clogged filters can cause up to a 10
percent increase in fuel consumption.
Recognizing that not enough people find time to keep up with
vehicle maintenance issues due to busy schedules and family
commitments, more and more automakers are working on ways to
help drivers worry less and pay less. GM is adding a new level
of service to OnStar's popular monthly diagnostic e-mail that
allows drivers to closely monitor conditions that can affect
their car's fuel efficiency.
Enhancements to OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, which collects
valuable maintenance information on the vehicle's four key
operating systems and sends a personalized e-mail directly to
the owner, are being updated throughout 2006. Soon, the system
will notify drivers of select models of the actual psi reading
for each tire so they can make adjustments to improve fuel
efficiency. The e-mail's oil-life monitoring feature now
predicts the mileage at which the next oil change will be needed
based on current driving patterns.
Enhanced vehicle emissions data gives consumers additional
peace of mind that their emissions systems are operating
efficiently. And vehicles that can run on E85 ethanol have
access to the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition's (NEVC) handy
E85 ethanol station on-line look-up tool through a hotlink in
the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics e-mail. And when driving, drivers
can receive directions to the nearest E85 ethanol station by
pressing the blue OnStar button in their vehicle.
The new hybrid cars
are an excellent choice for anyone looking to save money at the
gas pump and help the environment. Many car manufacturers are
making hybrids because
they are small and fuel-efficient. They are powered by a
combination of an efficient gas engine and by electric motor
that helps with accelerations. Batteries that recharge
automatically power the electric motor. On this
find a large selection of topics covered with expert advice and
tips for anyone considering the purchase of a
EDITOR'S NOTE: Calculations based on an average gas price of
$2.60 for 2006 from the DOE's Energy Information Administration.
Estimates for fuel savings from vehicle maintenance are based on
studies and literature reviews performed by Energy and
Environmental Analysis, Inc., Washington, DC.
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The new hybrid cars
are an excellent choice for anyone looking to save money at the
gas pump and help the environment. Many car manufacturers are
making hybrids because
they are small and fuel-efficient. They are powered by a combina
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