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from Military.com | By Flagler College

Don’t let the high price of gas drive you to the poorhouse. Just follow these simple rules and you’ll be the master of your mileage:

• Keep your tires fully inflated.
• Low tire pressure means low fuel efficiency.
• Clean the junk out of your trunk.
• Weight is the enemy of gas mileage.
• Tighten your gas cap to prevent gas from evaporating.
• Buy gas in the morning. The afternoon heat causes gas to expand, and you get less for your money.
• Don’t speed. The higher the speed, the fewer miles per gallon.
• Avoid quick starts and sudden stops.
• Don’t start your car until you’re ready to leave. Idling for just two minutes uses enough gas to drive for two miles.
• Use the air conditioning only when needed. Air conditioning greatly reduces your fuel economy.
• Shop for gas by price, not brand. All brands must meet the same government regulations. Source: www.aaasouth.com

Wheel News

• There are more than half a billion cars in use worldwide. One third of these are in the United States.
  
  
• It is estimated that a car is stolen every 20 seconds in the U.S.
  
  
• The average cost of owning and operating an automobile in 2005 was 70.0 cents per mile.
  
  
• The average American travels an average of 14,000 miles a year and spends nearly 1/5 of his/her income on transportation.
  
  
• According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, if vehicles in the U.S averaged 40 mpg, the nation would save more oil than it imports from the Middle East.

Lemon-Aid

According to www.cartalk.cars.com, in each and every state there are lemon laws. These laws provide consumers with specific rights. If the car you bought meets the definition of a lemon, you could be entitled to a refund or a replacement vehicle.

Premium Advice

According to AAA, only about 6 percent of all cars made actually require premium gas. Octane ratings measure gasoline’s ability to resist engine knock – the higher the octane, the higherthe price. So resist the urge to splurge for octane you don’t need. Stay regular and you’ll get super savings.

Source: US Dept. of Transportation

First Aid for Your Wallet is written by Flagler College’s NationalChampion Students In Free Enterprise organization.

Questions or comments? Contact DWebb@flagler.edu. © 2004 Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL