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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
AAA
TREADING LIGHTLY:
How to Be More Environmentally Responsible on Spring and Summer Driving Trips
By Bruce Phillips, Approved Auto Repair Manager
We are all looking for ways to
save fuel and money, as well as tread more lightly on the environment. But because the long distances
we travel and things we need to transport make riding a bicycle everywhere impractical, here are some ideas that will help you save money, fuel, and perhaps even
the environment when driving
your vehicle.
Make sure your car is in good
mechanical condition. Follow
the recommendations in your
owner’s manual for maintenance on your vehicle, and have a qualified technician perform an annual maintenance inspection on your vehicle. AAA has more than 7,400 Approved Auto Repair facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada that have passed rigid quality inspections and have ASE-certified technicians to inspect your vehicle. Also ask your shop if its employees are properly disposing of oil, oil filters and antifreeze in an environmentally responsible manner.
Check your tires. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis, too. Check your owner’s manual or door-post sticker for the correct pressure specifications and check the tires when they are cold before driving on them, adjusting the pressure as needed.
Plan your trips and minimize cargo weight. Combine as many errands as possible over the most efficient routes. Keep extra weight out of your vehicle; only carry what is necessary with you.
Cut down on the air conditioning. Around town, try driving with the windows open and the air off. On the highway, however, turn the air on and shut the windows. The open windows will create a lot of drag on your car at highway speeds and, thereby, cut fuel economy.
Take it easy. Drive smoothly and accelerate gently. Avoid quick starts and unnecessary braking
by reading the road ahead. Slow down before necessary to brake, and keep your car rolling as long as possible. Avoid slamming on the brakes; this is hard on the brakes and creates unnecessary wear on the tires.
Use cruise control and obey speed limits. If you have trouble maintaining a steady speed on highways, set your cruise control to help you avoid speed changes. Obey the speed limits; along with increasing your safety, driving within the speed limit will make police happy and keep your wallet from getting lighter. Driving at 70 m.p.h. can use up to 9 percent more fuel use than driving at 60 m.p.h. Also, if you frequently drive on limited-access roads where EZ-Pass can be used, consider getting one to help save time and fuel when you’re going through tolls.
Carpool, and avoid rush hour. If possible, try to carpool with friends or coworkers to not only reduce traffic by keeping additional vehicles off the road, but to cut your overall commuting cost. Not traveling during rush hour is another way to avoid wasting gas and time sitting in traffic. If you can’t avoid it, try to look for more efficient routes to use.
If you follow these tips, you will save fuel and money while helping preserve the environment along the way.
APPROVED
AUTO REPAIR
DIRECTORY
AAA’s Approved Auto Repair program means quality repair services and important consumer protection for AAA members.
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
ORWIGSBURG
Orwigsburg Service Center
(570) 366-4600
712 W Market St.
Services: 1-10, E, S, O, DR
POTTSVILLE
Wehr’s Auto Service, Inc. (570) 622-5718
536 S Centre St. Services: 1-9, S, O, DR
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN
Kwik Klean & Lube
(570) 739-2420 756 Rte. 183 Services: 1-10, O, DR
Moyer’s Car Care Center, Inc
(570) 739-4477
102 South Rte. 183 Services: 1-9, E, S, O, DR
TAMAQUA
Right Turn Automotive Inc. (570) 668-0900
218 Lincoln Drive Services: 1-9, S, O, DR
VALLEY VIEW
Klinger & Stehr, Inc
(570) 682-3104
103 Broad St.
Services: 1-6, 8, 9, E, S, O, DR
Scope of Services:
1 Engine Performance
2 Minor Engine Repair
3 Brake Service
4 Electrical Systems
5 Tire, Steering, Suspension
6 Heating, Air Conditioning
7 Major Engine Repair
8 Automatic Transmission
9 Manual Transmission
10 Diesel Engine
11 Auto Body Repair
12 Auto Body Painting
13 Auto Detailing
14 Hybrid Service
E Emissions Testing
S Safety Inspections
O Oil recycling Drop-off
DR Discounts & Rewards
For more information on Approved Auto Repair in Schuylkill County call 1-888-627-9227 or
log on to AAA.com.
RED indicates Approved Auto Body facility
AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities are not the only repair facilities capable of providing quality repairs.
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