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A Little Knowledge Takes Drivers A Long
Way
(NAPSA)-According to a recent survey, in an economic recession an estimated 84 percent of
American drivers are more likely to care for their current vehicle.
Maintenance requires drivers take an active role in understanding their cars. In fact,
today's drivers want to maintain their cars, but the volume of resources available can be
overwhelming. To get the most out of your automobile, the experts at Autolite recommend
two simple steps:
1. Get to know your owner's manual for recommendations on maintenance intervals based on
your driving conditions, and
2. Use high-quality premium replacement parts whose technology provides the greatest
return for a relatively small investment.
The survey, commissioned by Autolite, found that few drivers fully understand the strain
that everyday driving can put on a car. Take for example, your spark plugs. Most drivers
(89 percent) know that spark plugs fire when starting the car, but only two out of three
believe spark plugs fire when the car is idling and only half know that spark plugs fire
while braking.
One way drivers can get more life from their cars is by using
premium spark plugs, such as the Double Platinum plug from Autolite. Originally designed
for use by automobile manufacturers as original equipment (OE) parts for the complex
distributorless ignition systems in 80 percent of today's engines, the plug is a
longer-life product that meets OE standards for heat range and gap setting. The plug's
platinum-to-platinum technology has been shown to deliver fewer misfires, and maintain
optimal performance and top fuel efficiency over the life of the plug.
In addition to understanding their owner's manual and choosing
premium parts, Autolite experts also recommend drivers create a checklist for their
mechanic if they choose not to maintain their own vehicles. Top items to check during
routine maintenance include oil, oil filter, spark plugs, ignition wires, air filter, PCV
valve, tire tread, coolant and all the belts. Whenever possible, drivers should request
their mechanic use premium replacement parts and follow up with their mechanics to create
a record of all the work done.
To learn more about automotive maintenance or Double Platinum spark plugs, visit the Web
site at www.Autolite.com.
Many drivers are choosing to maintain their current cars, rather than buying new ones.
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