Better Gas Mileage

STRETCHING IDEAS Better Gas Mileage (NAPSA)—Better driving habits can help you get the most out of each gallon of gasoline. With gasoline around $4 per gallon, getting 20 percent better mileage is like getting a discount of 80 cents a gallon, or saving $12 on each 15-gallon tank. Here are a few tips from the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE): Chill Out. Aggressive driving can waste one-third of your fuel doldriving. Simple Speeding can cost you 7 to 23 percent of your fuel dollar. @ Use the Cruise. Cruise S| Wy CERTIFIED control helps improve your mileage by keeping your speed steady on highways. Clean Your Ride. Every extra hundred pounds of cargo can cost you 1 percent of mileage. Pack Light. If going on an auto vacation, pack as lightly as possible and avoid using a rooftop cargo holder because of the increased air drag. Avoid Idling. Reconsider use of drive-up windowsat banks and fast-food restaurants. If waiting for friends, shut off the engine. ASE was founded to improve the quality off automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of auto- motive technicians. ASE-certified technicians wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia; their employers often display the blue and white ASE sign. For more carcare tips, visit www.ase.com.