(NAPSA)—Yourcar can go farther for less if you take a few steps to keep it efficient. It helps to take meticulous care of your vehicle by following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedules and using the right products inside andout. This includes getting your oil changed, rotating your tires, checking hoses andbelts for wear, replacing worn windshield wipers and keeping your vehicle clean. Another way to extend thelife of your vehicle and improve fuel efficiency is to make sure your fuel system is clean. To help, here are a few fuel system basics. What does a fuel system do? A fuel system’s job is to properly maintain fuel demand. Thefuelis eventually sprayed from the fuel injectors into the intake stream and into the combustion chamber. What does a fuel system consist of? Depending on whetherit’s a return or a returnless fuel system, it can consist of the fuel tank, fuel pump, sending fuel lines, fuel rail, fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulator and returning fuel lines. If you have a returnless system, there is no fuel pressure regulator or return fuellines. How do I know myfuel system needs to be cleaned? If your fuel injectors have become clogged from deposits, they are not able to provide the wide and fine spray of fuel needed for the spark to ignite it. There are a few signs that may indicate you need to clean your fuel system. *You are getting lower gas mileage. There is a hesitation when you put yourfoot on the gas pedal. Fuel system maintenance can improve fuel efficiency and reducethe needfor repairs. You are experiencing a loss of power whendriving your vehicle. One easy and convenient solution is to use a total fuel system cleaner such as Max-Clean by premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple. It can clean fuel lines and injectors, restore fuel economy and reduce both engine buildup and tailpipe emissions by deeply penetrating and cleaning injectors, carburetors, intake valves and combustion chambers. The lubricant worksin a variety of engines whether new orold, gasoline or diesel. One bottle will treat 15 to 20 gallons. You just pour it into a nearly empty tank andrefuel. Fuel system maintenance can easily be added to your regular vehicle maintenance routine. Not only will it improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, it can save you from having to make costly repairs that may be needed when fuel deposits are left to build up. Learn More For further advice and information, visit www.royalpurple consumer.com.
