Gas-Saving Tips For Cold Weather

Cold Weather (NAPSA)—Babyit’s cold outside, but according to experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), today’s vehicles no longer require those 20-minute warm- ups of old. Avoid the temptation of a toasty passenger cabin and you'll save gasoline. ASE offers othertips as well: Observe speed limits. Speeding decreases your miles per gallon. * Drive gently. Sudden accelerations guzzle gas. Anticipate traffic patterns = CERTIFIED > ahead and adjust your. speed tires. Underinflated tires or poorly aligned wheels waste fuel by forcing the engine to work harder. Remove excess weight. Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. Consolidate trips and errands.Also, try to travel when traffic is light so you can avoid stop-and-go conditions. Keep your engine “tuned up.” Replace filters and fluids as recommended; have engine-performance problems (rough idling, poor acceleration, etc.) corrected. ASE was founded to improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. ASE-certified technicians wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia; their employers often display the blue and white ASE sign. Visit www.ase.com for more car care tips.