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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. |
