O'Reilly Automotive Recommends Easy Tips to Save Fuel
01 Junho 2007 - 7:02PM
Business Wire
O�Reilly Auto Parts (NASDAQ: ORLY) understands car care
maintenance. Since fuel prices reached all-time highs this spring,
we want to pass along some quick tips to attain the best mileage
possible from your vehicle. Maintaining a consistent level of fuel
economy happens in a variety of methods. While products that boast
huge gains in mileage can provide some savings, significant
improvements in fuel economy can be achieved through observing good
driving habits and keeping your vehicle well maintained. Here are a
few tips to help maintain your vehicle to its optimum performance
level. Air Filter � Changing a dirty air filter can improve gas
mileage by up to 10% and should be done annually and checked every
time you change your oil. Don�t forget about your fuel filter and
breather filter, which also need to be changed annually. Spark
Plugs � Worn spark plugs can reduce fuel economy by up to 30%.
Check your owner�s manual for change intervals that will help
improve vehicle performance and increase fuel mileage. Tire
Inflation � Keeping your tires properly inflated can improve your
fuel economy up to one mile per gallon. Under-inflated tires are
not only a safety hazard but result in a significant reduction in
economy. Gas Cap � Around 17% of vehicles have either damaged,
loose or missing fuel caps, which causes fuel to evaporate and
reduces mileage. Make sure your gas cap is tight after refueling
and consider purchasing a locking gas cap. Motor Oil Grade � Using
the vehicle manufacturers� recommended grade of motor oil could
improve your mileage up to 2%. O2 Sensor � Most vehicles produced
since 1981 have one or more oxygen sensors. Replacing faulty oxygen
sensors can improve your mileage up to 40%. Check Engine Light �
When illuminated, the Check Engine light could indicate a number of
potential problems that would negatively affect fuel economy. If
your check engine light is on, it�s a good idea to have a
diagnostic check performed by a qualified technician. Aggressive
Driving � Speeding, rapid acceleration and hard braking can lower
your mileage more than 30%. Fuel efficiency decreases rapidly at
speeds above 60 mph. Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like
paying an additional $.10 per gallon. Excess Idling � Avoid excess
idling. Your vehicle uses more fuel to idle than it does to restart
the engine. If you are stopping for an extended period of time,
turn your engine off. Excess Weight � Heavier vehicles take more
fuel to move. Clean out your vehicle and improve your fuel economy.
Most of the items listed here can be done at little or no cost, and
they can save time, money and inconvenience. Your owner�s manual is
an excellent reference when performing maintenance on your vehicle.
Periodically, your vehicle should have a thorough inspection by a
qualified technician. To find a technician in your local area,
visit www.oreillyauto.com and click on the Certified Auto Repair
tab. O�Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty
retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies,
equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the
do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Founded in 1957
by the O�Reilly family, the Company operated 1,687 stores in the
states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia,
Wisconsin and Wyoming as of March 31, 2007.
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