Page 8 August 23 , 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Budget-savvy summer travel tips Ask George (ARA) - More than half of vacationers Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy. For the Replacing a clogged air filter can lead to Expert Answers to leisure plans because of gas prices, according up to 2 percent fuel economy improvement. filters should be checked at every oil change. Common DMV Questionsincreased performance and acceleration. Aireveryday driver, synthetic motor oils deliver this summer will alter their summer driving to a recent study by the U.S. Travel Associa- (Comparison based upon 2 percent potential * Be proactive. Proactive checks and By George Valverde – tion. Rather than changing family vacation fuel economy improvement obtained by preventative maintenance of critical engine Director, California Department of switching from higher viscosity oils to a components can be the difference between Motor Vehicles 0W-20 or 0W-30 grade. 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Replace failure. Corrosion caused by heat is the leading through the DMV? fluids if needed, according to recommended cause of battery failure, and batteries often do A: It is possible for others to submit a service intervals. not give noticeable warning signs if they’re request for information on your vehicle regis- * Replace spark plugs, oxygen sensors and about to fail. Retailers such as AutoZone offer tration. If someone is seeking to obtain this air filters as recommended. Spark plugs can free battery testing in most states. information, they must fill out a Request for plans, simply perform some proactive vehicle affect fuel efficiency, emissions and economy. For a total budget-savvy summer travel Record Information form and submit it with maintenance to ease the pain at the pump and As spark plugs wear, they do not burn fuel solution reference, AutoZone’s Trip Smart the appropriate fees. 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