How to save fuel and increase MPG

6 Ways You're Wasting Gas

With all the worry over fuel prices, you'd think drivers would do whatever they can not to waste gas. But look around and you'll see lots of them tooling around as if they owned their own tanker fleet. One of them might be you. Click here for CNN's list of six ways drivers typically waste gas every on every trip - starting with racing away from green lights. Many of the tips are not only good for your wallet; they'll also keep you safe. For example, did you know that tailgating wastes gas? Every time the driver ahead taps his brakes, you have to slow down even more than he did. (That's because you can't react immediately so you have to slow even more because you're slowing down later.) Then you accelerate again to get back up to speed and resume your bumper-buzzing routine. Hang back and you'll be safer - plus you'll be able to drive more smoothly and use less fuel. A good rule of thumb is to allow two seconds of space between your car and the one ahead. For more gas-saving tips, click here.


Automakers Encourage Consumers to "Drive Smarter"

Automakers are joining a new campaign aimed at helping consumers cope with high gasoline prices by providing information on how to use less fuel. The campaign, launched today, features an interactive Web site at www.drivesmarterchallenge.org. The site will enable consumers to determine how much fuel their vehicles would save if they follow any of six conservation steps. The site also will show potential savings in money spent on fuel and in greenhouse gas emissions, organizers said. According to Automotive News, participants in the campaign include the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents the Detroit 3, Toyota and six other automakers. Leading the campaign are the Wal-Mart Foundation and the Alliance to Save Energy, a coalition of businesses, government officials and advocacy groups.

5 ways Dahl "Goes Green"

Dahl Automotive has always had a passion for being environmentally friendly. Some of the greatest threats to our eco system come from items we throw away everyday. That is why we are taking every step possible to help conserve resources and protect the environment.

5 Ways Dahl Automotive "Goes Green"

1. Tire Advantage means all of our customer’s old tires are recycled. Our partnership with Green Man Tire Recyclers ensures used tires get recycled to use in clean burning power plants in the Midwest (decrease coal consumption). Also many rubber chunks are used in kid’s outdoor playgrounds. "Dahl Automotive recycled over 4,000 tires in 2007" says Mike Tooley, parts Manager
   
2. "Dahl QuickLanes recycled and burned over 12,000 gallons of waste oil last winter to heat the service shops" says Randy Hubert, Fixed Operations Director
   
3. Dahl's new partnership with Dairyland Printing means our business cards and letterhead are printed on 100% recycled post consumer paper.
   
4. Dahl Automotive is using compact fluorescent bulbs (CLF's) instead of traditional incandescent bulbs in lighting offices, meeting rooms and other work spaces. CFL's are about 75% more energy efficient then standard bulbs and last about 10 times longer
   
5. Dahl's relationship with Hilltopper Waste ensures that all our cardboard and paper is recycled instead of filling landfills.