Driving More Efficiently - source US Gov.t Fuel Economy - National Transportation -Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It lowers your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town. Example: $4 a gallon could be a 20 cents to over a $1 savings! -While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at different speeds or range of speeds, gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds over 60 mph. Example: EACH 5mph over 60mph is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon for gas. -Remove Excess Weight! Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger vehicles. -Idling! Shut the car off. -Keep your Engine Properly Tuned. Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4%, though results vary based on kind of repair. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40%. ( Example: Based on $4.08 a gallon for gas - 4% savings equals $0.16/gallon) -Check & Replace Air Filters Regularly! Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10%. Your car's air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter save gas, it will protect your engine. (Example: Based on $4.08 a gallon for gas - 10% savings equals up to $0.41/gallon) -Keep Tires Properly Inflated! You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3% by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4% for every 1psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. (Example: Based on gas at $4.08 per gallon a 3% savings equals up to $0.12/gallon) -Use the recommended grade of Motor Oil. You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2% by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5w-30 can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5w-30 in an engine designed for 5w-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5%. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives. *Data Source: Estimates for fuel savings from vehicle maintenance are based on studies and literature reviews performed by Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc., Washington, DC. Planning and Combining Trips: -Combining errands into one trip saves you time and money. -Traveling. A roof rack or carrier provides additional cargo space and may allow you to meet your needs with a smaller vehicle. However, a loaded roof rack can decrease your fuel economy by 5%. Reduce aerodynamic drag and improve your fuel economy by placing items inside the truck whenever possible. For every extra 100 pound can reduce your car's fuel economy by 1-2%. -Fuels. Some fuels contain less energy than others. Using oxygenated fuels or reformulated gasoline (RFG), for example, can cause a small decrease (1-3%) in fuel economy. The energy content of gasoline varies seasonally. Typical summer conventional gasoline contains about 1.7% more energy than typical winter conventional gasoline. source: US gov.t Fuel Economy -Running electrical accessories (e.g., air conditioner) decreases fuel economy. Operating the air conditional on "MAX" can reduce MPG by roughly 5-25% compared to not using it. -Driving on hilly or mountainous terrain or on unpaved roads can reduce fuel economy. The EPA test assumes vehicles operate on flat ground. -Using 4-wheel drive reduces fuel economy. Four-wheel drive vehicles are tested in 2-wheel drive. Engaging all four wheels makes the engine work harder and increases crankcase losses. -Towing a trailer or carrying excessive weight decrease fuel economy. Vehicles are assumed to carry only three hundred pounds of passengers and cargo during testing. Data source: U.S. Gov.t Fuel Economy Stop into Eau Claire Ford Lincoln Mercury for more helpful tips, automotive service needs or to purchase your next vehicle. We hope this information will help you.
Ford Motor Company's Highest Honor - The 2007 President's Award Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 3/28/2007 - The President's Award acknowledges those Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships that have led the nation in exceptional service and vehicle ownership experiences for their customers. Ford Motor Company's President's Award is earned by an elite group - only 408 out of nearly 5000 Dealerships receive this prestigious award. It is given annually to Dealers who provide their customers with first-rate treatment throughout the life of their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle. "Earning this award is a reflection of our entire staff's committment to delivering the best customer experience possible" says Eau Claire Ford Lincoln Mercury owner, Rick Mohr. "I couldn't be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value most - our customers. They're the reason we were able to achieve this award." | 
