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do-it-yourself Mechanic: The Gas Thief
Copyright 2004, Donald Harris
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The gas Thief can be disguised in several ways and can strike in
more than one way simultaneously. Some of the common "thieves"
are under-inflated tires, dirty air cleaners, and forgetting
tune up intervals.
Check your owner's manual or if you have misplaced or lost the
owner's manual, look at the manufacturer's stickers on the
door, under the hood or in the trunk of the car. Usually the
manufacturer's recommended tire pressures can be found in more
than one place. Following the manufacturer's recommendations will
help optimize your fuel economy and tire life. Under-inflated
tires increase the rolling resistance and reduces gas mileage.
The air filter is one of the most overlooked items in auto
maintenance. We remember to change the oil but if the auto shop
forgets to remind us to check/change the air filter, it goes
unnoticed. Dirty air cleaners will cause the engine to run
"rich" and increase pollution as well as decreasing fuel
efficiency.
The tune-up is often forgotten until your vehicle starts
performing poorly, starts missing, or becomes hard to start.
When these noticeable symptoms occur, your engine is well past
the manufacturer's recommended tune-up time. Check your owner's
manual! It will give recommended service intervals for all your
vehicles components. This is only an educated recommendation
based on "average" usage. Consult your mechanic. He knows your
vehicle and you. He will recommend service based on your
vehicle's use and driving habits. Heed his advice.
The fuel system can rob you too. One of the easiest ways to
maintain your fuel system is to add a fuel system cleaner to
your gas tank when you have your oil changed. There are several
good brands of fuel additives available. Follow the additive
manufacturer's instructions as to the amount to add for your
fuel tank's capacity. This will help keep deposits from building
up in your carburetor/fuel injection system and keep your engine
running happy.
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