Tips for Energy Conservation - On The Road
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Have car tuned regularly.
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Keep air filters clean
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Check tire pressure regularly--under-inflated tires waste gas.
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Use air conditioning sparingly, if at all.
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Don't carry excess gear. It increases weight and wastes gas.
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Don't put baggage on top of car--it creates wind drag, thus uses more gas.
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Buy a new car on the basis of purchase price plus operating expenses over expected life.
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Buy a light weight car and only those accessories you really need to reduce weight and increase fuel economy.
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Consider a manual shift, a fuel injection system and radial ply tires for less rolling friction.
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Consider a light exterior color.
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Save errand for one trip.
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Combine trips with friends.
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Schedule trips to avoid rush hour traffic.
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Patronize one stop shopping centers.
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Use public transportation, or join a carpool to get to work.
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When you do drive, avoid heavily trafficked routes.
**Energy Conservation Tips provided by the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
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