HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-09, Page 15THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009. PAGE 15.
(MS) - Few topics of discussion
have evoked as emotional a response
as gas prices over the last couple of
years.
Depending on who you watch on
television or which newspaper you
read, the rising costs of fuel either
dictated our lifestyle or barely
changed it at all.
As 2008 drew to a close, however,
fuel costs took a backseat to more
pressing issues, such as the failing
economy and rising unemployment
rates. In addition, for the first time in
a long while, the cost of fuel finally
began to dip, and understandably
making the cost of fuel a much less
pressing concern.
However, while the cost of fuel at
the onset of 2009 was once again
back to normal, financial
prognosticators do not expect that to
last. In fact, many predict fuel costs
will rise again by the fall, and
continue to do so well into 2010.
That said, an industry leader in
motor oil, notes that motorists would
be wise to consider ways to improve
their vehicle’s fuel economy.
One way to do so without making
drastic changes to your lifestyle is to
use synthetic motor oils instead of
traditional petroleum motor oils. The
benefits of synthetic motor oils are
many. Superior wear protection,
increased horsepower, cooler
running engines, reduced deposits,
reduced oil consumption, resistance
to oxidation and breakdown, easier
winter starts - they all add up to a
better running, longer lasting
vehicle.
But with higher gas prices on the
horizon once again, the fuel
economy synthetic oils offer is
what’s most appealing to
motorists.
By reducing friction, synthetic
motor oils greatly improve a
vehicle’s fuel efficiency, enabling
the engine to run more smoothly and
not forcing it to work as hard as
engines running on traditional
petroleum motor oils.
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There are ways to decrease fuel consumption without
changing the way you live your life. (MS photo)
(MS) - ’Tis the season to pack a
few supplies, get behind the wheel
and embark on a road trip adventure.
The convenience of setting your
own pace, charting your own course,
choosing your destination, and many
other benefits to road-tripping push
taking a trip by vehicle ahead of
other modes of travel.
Setting your sights on some spring
fun? Follow these guidelines:
• Get maps and itineraries ahead of
time.
• Auto club memberships often
have lodging discounts as a perk, so
investigate getting on board.
• Have your car inspected and do
any preventative maintenance prior
to departing on your trip.
• Check cell phone service areas,
because roaming fees add up fast.
• Stock an emergency road kit.
• Pack drinks and snacks to
minimize the number of stops you’ll
have to make, and to save money.
• Remember to have fun.
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