Published documents by Gregg Hall

2008

The list of unrated devices that have not received EPA test results and the ones that you must stay off are listed below. You can refer to the EPA website for details of each product. The devices are categorized in the type of its functioning and listed alphabetically. Air-bleed devices: ADAKS Vacuum Breaker Air Bleed, Sept. 1971 Air-Jet Air Bleed, Aug. 1972 Aquablast Wyman Valve Air...

Detailing Your Wheels-What You Need To Know Before You Begin Published on 28/10/2008

There are some things you need to know about your wheels before you begin detailing them. One of the first things that you need to know is whether you have painted or non painted wheels. Regardless of which type you have you will have to deal with brake dust however. One of the biggest contributors to an unattractive wheel is an accumulation of brake dust. The dust is created by the wear...

What Does The EPA Have To Do With Gas Mileage Ratings? Published on 27/10/2008

The US Environmental Protection Agency or EPA is closely involved with product testing and emission control for all vehicles. The various gas saving devices are all tested by EPA for fuel economy and emission values before those are released in the market. So it plays an important role in creating consumer awareness towards latest products introduced in the market. EPA runs a program where it...

Gas Mileage Enhancers-A Review Of Some New Gas Saving Products Published on 27/10/2008

With the market flooded by products that claim to cut down your mileage by 20% or 30% are you confident that you know the products that can be trusted and those that cannot be? EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has tested a number of such devices against various standards and determined a set of devices that actually save gas and does not affect emission standards adversely. Let\'s look at...

Gas Saving Devices You Should Avoid And Why Published on 27/10/2008

Most gas saving devices available in the market may actually save gas but on the other hand may adversely affect the quality of gas emission. The EPA describes these devices as below: \"Indicated a very small improvement in fuel economy but with an increase in exhaust emissions. According to Federal regulations, installation of this device could be considered illegal tampering\" Let\'s now...

Aftermarket Gas Saving Devices Tested By The EPA Published on 27/10/2008

In this article we will reveal our research on finding the devices that are tested by EPA and show a considerable reduction in gas mileage and does not affect harmful emissions adversely. Again note some of the products may not be available in the market at present. EPA however has a legal disclaimer for all such products as follows: \"certain conclusions about possible gas savings by...

EPA Gas Mileage Ratings-How Are They Determined? Published on 27/10/2008

EPA mileage ratings for different car models can be a good criterion based on which consumers can make an informed decision on the vehicle to buy. The EPA ratings are determined based on a series of tests conducted by EPA under controlled conditions. How are the tests conducted? Let\'s see. 1. The first category is for city driving. Here the car is kept sitting a whole night and then it is...

If You Want The Best Possible Gas Mileage Regular Maintenance Is Crucial Published on 26/10/2008

Yes, charity begins at home. Keep your vehicle in the right conditions; maintain it well and you will reap the benefits. A properly maintained car will improve your mileage where as a faulty spark plug may overwork it. Always replace faulty parts. It does not take time and saves you money in the log run. It will cost you fifteen minutes to replace a faulty spark plug but it will cost you much...

Gas Saving Devices-How To Find The Ones That Work Published on 26/10/2008

You may drive smartly, maintain your vehicle well but there may still be need of adding some gas saving device to enhance fuel economy. Today there is plenty of gas saving devices available in the market. But do you know how these function? Do you know which one to buy and what not? In the next few articles we will try and examine the different devices in the market. The gas prices in the...

Gas Mileage Tips-Avoid These Common Bad Driving Habits Published on 26/10/2008

Keeping your vehicle in right condition is important. A part of keeping your vehicle in right condition lies in driving it well or as they say \"handling\" it well! Here are some easy and practical tips that you can follow in your everyday driving and before you know, the mileage of your vehicle will boost. An increase your vehicle\'s speed by one mile after 55mph will decrease your gas...