Dubious Gas Saving  Gadgets Can Drive You to Distraction

Again and again you find gas-savings products
which claims that automotive devices will “boost
your mileage by an extra 6 miles per gallon,
” or“ improve your fuel economy up to 26 percent,” or something like this.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
tested over 100 supposed gas-saving devices - including
mixture "enhancers" and fuel line magnets - and found
that very few provided any fuel economy benefits.
Those devices that did work provided only marginal improvements.
In fact, some “gas-saving” products even may damage a
car’s engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions.

Instead of wasting your hard earned dollars with
questionable products, car driver should follow
this some tried and true steps to deal with rising gas prices:

Use Only The Octane Level You Need

    * Remember, the higher the octane, the higher the price.
Check your owner's manual to determine  the right octane
level for your car.
    * All gas pumps must post the octane rating of
the gas under the FTC’s Fuel Rating Rule.

Drive Efficiently

    * Stay within posted speed limits.
    * Use overdrive gears and cruise control for highway driving.
    * Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and stops.
    * Avoid unnecessary idling.
    * Combine errands.
    * Remove excess weight from the trunk.

Maintain Your Vehicle

    * Keep your engine tuned.
    * Keep your tires properly inflated and aligned.
    * Change your oil.
    * Check and replace air filters regularly.

Consider Choosing a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle

    * The next time you buy a new vehicle, the model
you choose may be the most important fuel economy
decision you make. The difference between a car
that gets 20 MPG (miles per gallon) and one that gets
40 MPG amounts to $3,750 over 5 years, assuming gas
costs $2.00 per gallon and you drive 15,000 miles a year.