How to Stretch Those Miles Per Gallon

By Chuck Myers

RISMEDIA, May 7, 2008-(MCT)-Car maintenance can have a marked effect on how much time we spend at the pump. Having a car tuned up on a regular basis, for example, improves a vehicle’s operating performance and can help cut down on visits to the gas station. What other measures can a motorist take to help save on the monthly gasoline bill? A number of useful websites can provide the answer. Here is a sampling:

Alliance to Save Energy
www.ase.org/content/article/detail/941
Provides wide-ranging, detailed list of automotive gas-saving measures.

Car Care Council
www.carcare.org/articles/gas_prices.shtml
Contains gas saving maintenance and fuel-saving driving suggestions.

Edmunds.com
www.edmunds.com/ownership/maintenance/articles/105528/article.html
Offers five key maintenance tips that can help save gas.

Fueleconomy.com
www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml
Serves up gas saving tips related to driving habits, auto maintenance and choosing a fuel-efficient car.

Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt064.shtm
Features highway driving and auto maintenance gas-saving measures.