About Georgia’s Clean Air Force in partnership with the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), is responsible for the management of the Enhanced Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program throughout Atlanta's 13 metro counties. Since 1996, Georgia's Inspection and Maintenance Program has prevented more than 1.6 million tons of harmful ozone-forming pollutants from entering the air we breathe, the equivalent of removing 13,400 vehicles from the road, or planting more than 400 million trees. It is also estimated that Georgia residents have saved $311 million in utility bills since 1996 due to cleaner air. The program has also identified and repaired more than three million heavy-polluting vehicles. For more information, please visit www.cleanairforce.com. PAY ATTENTION TO REGULAR MAINTENANCE Nearly all of a vehicle's systems impact fuel efficiency. Keep your vehicle properly maintained, and familiarize yourself with recommended upkeep. P.R.E.P.A.R.E. FOR NATIONAL CAR CARE MONTH WITH SEVEN EXPERT TIPS FROM GEORGIA’S CLEAN AIR FORCE P. PUT A CAP ON YOUR GAS COSTS Loose, damaged, or missing gasoline caps contribute to more than 147 million gallons of gasoline vaporizing annually. Securely tighten your gasoline cap after each fill up, and avoid topping off your tank, which can release harmful vapors into the atmosphere. P. AVOID AGGRESSIVE DRIVING Not only is aggressive driving unsafe, it causes unnecessary wear and tear, which can negatively impact your vehicle’s fuel economy, decreasing gas mileage by a third on the highway and five percent on city streets. Avoid quick acceleration, observe posted speed limits, and avoid sudden starts and stops. A. REVIEW WHAT’S IN YOUR TRUNK With the exception of emergency items (e.g. first-aid kit, flares, spare tire), drivers should remove any unnecessary items from their vehicles. Carrying around extra weight can negatively impact fuel economy. R. R. EFFICIENCY STARTS WITH OIL When it’s time for an oil change, look for “energy conserving” brands of motor oil. Using even the lowest multi-grade oil recommended in your owner's manual could improve the fuel efficiency of the engine. E. EFFICIENT TIRES SAVE MONEY Keeping tires properly inflated can save up to two billion gallons of gas annually, according to the Car Care Council. One under-inflated tire can decrease fuel efficiency and reduce the lifespan of a tire by 6,000 miles or more. E. April 2017 April 2017

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Page 1: GAE17-023150-01 2017 National Car Care Month Infographic-d2 · could improve the fuel eﬃciency of the engine. E. EFFICIENT TIRES SAVE MONEY Keeping tires properly inﬂated can

PAY ATTENTION TO REGULAR MAINTENANCENearly all of a vehicle's systems impact fuel efficiency. Keep your vehicle properly maintained, and familiarize yourself with recommended upkeep.

P. R . E . P. A . R . E . F O R NATIONAL CAR CARE MONTH WITH SE VEN E XPERT TIPS F R O M G E O R G I A’ S C L E A N A I R F O R C E

PUT A CAP ON YOUR GAS COSTSLoose, damaged, or missing gasoline caps contribute to more than 147 million gallons of gasoline vaporizing annually. Securely tighten your gasoline cap after each fill up, and avoid topping off your tank, which can release harmful vapors into the atmosphere.

AVOID AGGRESSIVE DRIVINGNot only is aggressive driving unsafe, it causes unnecessary wear and tear, which can negatively impact your vehicle’s fuel economy, decreasing gas mileage by a third on the highway and five percent on city streets. Avoid quick acceleration, observe posted speed limits, and avoid sudden starts and stops.

REVIEW WHAT’S IN YOUR TRUNKWith the exception of emergency items (e.g. first-aid kit, flares, spare tire), drivers should remove any unnecessary items from their vehicles. Carrying around extra weight can negatively impact fuel economy.

R. EFFICIENCY STARTS WITH OIL When it’s time for an oil change, look for “energy conserving” brands of motor oil. Using even the lowest multi-grade oil recommended in your owner's manual could improve the fuel efficiency of the engine.

EFFICIENT TIRES SAVE MONEY Keeping tires properly inflated can save up to two billion gallons of gas annually, according to the Car Care Council. One under-inflated tire can decrease fuel efficiency and reduce the lifespan of a tire by 6,000 miles or more.

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