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Alternative
Fueling Station Locator - This website allows consumers to find the gas stations that
sell alternative fuels, based on their zip code. |
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FEMA -
Winter Preparedness Safety Tips - Timely preparation is necessary to avoid the
impacts of severe winter weather; it can avert heavy personal, business and government expenditures. Experts agree that
the following measures can be effective in dealing with the challenges of severe winter weather. |
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'Gas-Saving' Products: Fact or Fuelishness? - When gasoline prices
rise, consumers often look for ways to improve fuel efficiency. Although there are practical steps you can take to increase
gas mileage, the Federal Trade Commission warns you to be wary of any gas-saving claims for automotive devices or oil
and gas additives. Even for the few gas-saving products that have been found to work, the savings have been
small. |
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Oil and Gas Industry
Initiatives - A Federal Trade Commission website designed to provide consumers with
clear information on the issues surrounding the price of gasoline and what they can do to get the most out of every gallon
they buy. |
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) - Has many fact sheets explaining Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning regulations, the
effects of CFC-12 on the ozone layer, the substitutes and how they must be used. |
| Private Resources |
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ALLDATAdiy.com - Provides information on technical service bulletins and recalls for your car or truck. Information is
listed by year, make, model and engine option. |
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Alliance to Save Energy Helps Consumers Get Better Mileage - With gasoline prices
nearing or reaching record levels in many states and regions of the country, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers
tips to cut gasoline use and protect their pocketbooks. |
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Allpar.com - Repair and
performance tips on a wide variety of Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, and DeSoto cars, and more. |
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Autosite
- Offers tips for maintenance (changing car fluids) to repair or replacement on things from your airfilter, brakes and
headlights. |
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DoItYourself.com - Cars, Trucks and Boats - This website was designed to inform you
about different kinds of cars to buy, financing options, finding the right insurance, and figuring out how much to sell your car
for. You will also find in this section safety and maintenance information you should know before you go out driving, boating,
traveling, or playing on ATV’s and go carts. |
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Drive Smarter Challenge - Provides a calculator showing visitors how much money, gas, and CO2 they can save with their
own vehicle by taking specific fuel-efficiency steps. |
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Gas Mileage Impact
Calculator - This calculator offers information related to gas consumption, fuel cost and
emission of major pollutants. |
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Motorist Assurance Program - The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) was established to promote communication, education
and cooperation among consumers, the automotive industry, and government. |
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NADAGuides.com -
National Automobile Dealers Association. N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides is the worlds largest publisher of value guides and has
been the industry leader for over 69 years. N.A.D.A. is pleased to provide you with informative Consumer Tips. They want to
help you make informed, responsible decisions about the purchase, safe operation and proper maintenance of
vehicle. |
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National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence - ASE was founded in 1972 to improve the quality of
automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and provides useful
tips for motorists. |
