The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 April 1978 — Page 21

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Planning trips can save gas

One of the major causes of poor fuel mileage for many drivers is poor driving technique and poor planning. Studies conducted by one AAA club showed gasoline efficiency could be increased by as much as 44% if driving habits were improved over a typical stop-and-go commuter route. Driving techniques Good planning is the best introduction to good driving techniques: • If you own more than one car, use the more economical one for as much ofyour driving as possible, particularly for commuting to and from work, or local stop-and-go driving. • Plan your driving routes to avoid local bottle- ‘ necks such as extra-long , lights and congested streets. Use less-traveled roads and free-flowing highways whenever possible, relying on traffic reports over your car radio for assistance. • On long trips, start early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic and — in hot weather — minimize the need for use of your air conditioner. Time your driving to avoid rush hour traffic in urban areas, or plan your meal stops to coincide with these peak traffic periods. • Unnecessary extra weight in your trunk will cut fuel economy. So keep baggage to a minimum when taking a trip. Packing baggage on a roof rack also creates fuel-robbing air resistance. • Don’t rev up the engine and then quickly shut it off, thinking you’ve primed it to re-start. Actually, you’ve dumped raw gasoline into the cylinder walls where it may wash away the protective oil film and increase engine wear when you restart. It’s also a waste of fuel.

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e Even while you’re driving you should still be planning. Look well ahead to spot slowdowns and red lights. Pace yourself to reach them when they turn green. A car uses much fuel when accelerating quickly from a complete stop. Keep a good • When approaching a hill, build up speed early to avoid fuel-robbing hard acceleration on the upgrade. When accelerating with a manual transmission, shift up as soon as possible without causing the engine to “lug” or stumble. If the engine does “lug,” the low carburetor Vacuum condition that results will cause increased fuel consumption. Keep eye on tire inflation You may want to invest in a pressure gauge to keep frequent tabs on your tires. Proper pressure for tires is generally given in a location inside the driver’s compartment of the car — sometimes on a glove box door or inside the door post. Keeping tires properly inflated saves on tire wear, gas consumption and provides safer going. THE INSIDE STORY A device allowing mechanics to look inside an automobile engine without disassembling the engine has been developed by American Optical. This flexible fiber rod contains its own source of cold light and saves service personnel time and labor. AVOID HIGH SPEED Save gas by avoiding high speeds. Observing the recommended 50-55 mile limit on the open road makes for fuel economy.