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DANBURY, Conn., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Consumers say that fuel economy is a much more important motivator for vehicle maintenance now than it was five years ago. And more than half of both men and women surveyed felt capable of doing some of the work themselves, according to a recent study of motorists by Opinion Research Corporation for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association.

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Tony Pedregon, renowned NHRA Funny Car Driver agrees. "There are key maintenance routines that I carry out every year to ensure my regular vehicle is running properly and I am getting the best fuel economy."

Replacement of clogged air filters helps protect your engine from excessive wear and improves gas mileage. "Research from the US Department of Transportation suggests that each motorist who changes their air filter when clogged can improve their car's gas mileage by up to 10 percent."

The bright white fibers in a FRAM(R) air filter make it easy to tell when the filter might need changing.

Next on the priority list is a tune up. Research suggests that old, worn and dirty spark plugs are prone to misfires, reducing fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent. The proper installation of new spark plugs will reduce or eliminate misfires. "You should look for a product that is designed to maintain performance over the life of the plug, like Autolite XP Xtreme Performance(R) spark plugs. The plugs improve throttle response and acceleration over standard plugs, which ultimately lead to top fuel efficiency over the life of the plug."

Cooling system maintenance is also important in helping the engine run efficiently. Its main function is to prevent overheating and corrosion, which can cause the engine to work harder. "Many drivers may feel a little intimidated about purchasing antifreeze/coolant but if the system gets neglected, the repair or replacement of water pumps, radiators and other cooling system parts can be costly." To make the decision easier, Honeywell offers an all makes all models formula called Prestone(R) Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant. It is compatible with ANY antifreeze/coolant -- regardless of color -- in ANY make or model car or light duty truck and it is the number one selling antifreeze/coolant in the U.S. market today.

Follow these simple tips in addition to having your local repair shop perform a general vehicle inspection and you'll be ready for the road. For more car care advice, visit www.honeywellcpg.com.

Tony Pedregon, who has been racing for more than 15 years, was the 2007 Nitro Funny Car World Champion. He believes the track is a great environment for testing products that can also be used on the everyday automobile.

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