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Summer’s extreme temperatures can destroy a vehicle’s battery. The Car Care Council advises vehicle owners to have their cars’ batteries tested periodically and replaced, if necessary, to avoid be-ing stranded.

Excessive heat and overcharging shortens the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, which then damages the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charg-ing system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate, which will eventually destroy a battery.

“When most motorists think of dead batteries that cause starting failure, they think of severe winter weather, but summer heat is the real culprit,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Many battery problems start long before the tem-peratures drop. A few simple steps now can help you

avoid the cost and inconvenience of a breakdown later.”To get the most life out of a battery, the Car Care Council suggests the following:

• Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging.

• If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly, especially in hot weather. Add distilled water when necessary.

• Always replace a battery with one that’s rated at least as high as the one originally specified.

• Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power. Further, as corrosion accumulates on battery terminals it becomes an insulator, inhibiting current flow.

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Discover a Better Ride on Wet Roads(NewsUSA) - Bald or poorly maintained

tires won’t get you very far when it

comes to driving on slippery roadways.

With improper equipment and mainte-

nance, slick surfaces from rain storms

are a major threat to safety on the road.

Take control by following this advice

from your friends at Firestone Com-

plete Auto Care on ways to prepare

yourself and your vehicle for possible

wet weather.

During wet weather conditions, drive

slowly and keep in mind that stopping

distances will be longer than usual.

Stopping on a wet road can take up to

four times the stopping distance of a

dry road.

Rainwater that mixes with oil or grime

on the streets can cause slippery condi-

tions that may result in unexpected

skidding.

Drive smoothly. To maintain control of

your vehicle, try to avoid jerky, abrupt

movements when braking, accelerating

or turning.

Check your tires at least once a month.

This includes proper rotation, inflation,

repair and replacement.

In many areas of the country, the snow

and ice of winter leave roads in bad

shape. Hitting a pothole can damage

your tire and/or the wheel of your

vehicle. The sharp impact can cause im-

mediate tire or wheel failure or internal

damage that can lead to tire failure

weeks later. Keeping your tires properly

inflated will help reduce pothole dam-

age and other road hazards.

Here’s an extra tip about potholes:

If you do have to hit a pothole, avoid

braking during the impact. Instead,

attempt to brake before impact and

release just prior to contacting the pot-

hole. Braking during impact sets up the

tire and wheel assembly for a “solid hit”

against the edge of the hole. Less severe

damage occurs when a tire is rolling,

rather than skidding, over the pothole.

Save yourself money on expensive

repairs by following these tips to help

keep your vehicle running in tip-top

shape.

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Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries

Discover a Better Ride on Wet Roads

Auto Pro

Squeeze more savings out of the gas pump this summer

Tips for a Stress-Free Commute

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JasonFraustoPioneer [email protected]

n Where did you grow up?

My hometown is Fort Worth, TX.

n Why do you live in the Lubbock area and what do you like most about it?

My wife’s family lives here, so we moved to Lubbock to be closer to them. The sunsets are one of my favorite things about Lubbock – it’s God’s country.

n What is the most gratifying aspect of your job?

When I sell a car and someone is so overcome with happiness that they start crying and give me a hug. It makes me feel so good to know that I helped them find exactly what they wanted and that I guided them through the process. In the last four months, I have received this response two times.

n Why should someone come see you to buy a vehicle?

I feel it is important for someone in my position to be honest, up-front, easy to deal with, and not pushy. I strive to be all these things and make my customers have the best buying experience I can give them.

n What is the most memorable car you have ever sold or what was the first car you sold?

The first car I sold is definitely the most memorable one. After signing all the paperwork and handing her the keys, she started to cry because she was so happy.

n What is the most interesting place you have ever been?

Honestly, the most interesting would have to be the Marine Corps Boot Camp!

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Squeeze more savings out of the gas pump this summer(ARA) - With gas prices on an eternal upswing and the summer driving season

in full force, drivers are looking for ways to alleviate the pain at the pump. Some

simple steps can make a big difference in your fuel economy so you can save

money and get the most out of every gallon.

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Start with the type of tire you

have, for example. Thanks to

a mix of Mother Nature and

clever eco-technology, there’s

a new tire that uses the oil

from orange peels to create a special rub-

ber compound that makes it more fuel

efficient and last longer.

“The mixture of orange oil and rubber in

our new AVID Ascend improves grip and

treadlife without giving up other gas-sav-

ing properties like low rolling resistance,”

says Pat Keating, manager of technical

engineering for Yokohama Tire Corpora-

tion, maker of a variety of truck and car

tires. “Orange oil, a sustainable resource, is

the differentiator.”

Keating explains that low rolling resis-

tance (LRR) tires improve fuel efficiency

because they provide less friction as the

tire rolls down the road. Less energy is

wasted, which is good for eco-conscious

and budget-wary consumers who want to

maximize their mileage.

“Studies show driving on LRR tires alone

can save about $100 annually on gas. Add

orange oil and the savings go even higher.

It makes the Ascend about 20 percent

more energy efficient than a standard tour-

ing tire - that means hundreds of dollars in

fuel savings over the life of the tire.”

Thanks to the presence of orange oil in the

manufacturing process, fuel efficiency is

achieved as well as long life. How long? Up

to 85,000 miles in the case of the Ascend

so drivers can keep driving on this season. But

consumers can also save money by simply driving

smarter and checking/maintaining their tires regu-

larly. Here are some of Keating’s money-saving tips:

* Keep your tires properly inflated. Once a month,

when the tires are cold (at least three to four hours

after the vehicle has been driven), check tire pres-

sure with a reliable tire gauge. Be sure the valve

stems have a plastic or metal cap to keep dirt out

and seal against leakage.

* Slow down. All vehicles lose fuel economy at

speeds above 55 mph. Driving 55 mph instead of 75

mph can reduce fuel cost by 25 percent. Driving 65

mph instead of 75 mph can save 13 percent.

* Turn off your engine if you’re stopped for more

than a couple of minutes. Fuel efficiency savings

of up to 19 percent are possible by not letting your

engine idle too long while stationary.

* Taking off from a stoplight like a drag racer and

then slamming on the brakes to stop consumes gas

at a faster rate. Accelerating less and slowing mod-

erately can increase fuel efficiency by more than

30 percent. Also, many traffic lights are timed for

efficient traffic flow, so you’ll hit more green lights in

a row by maintaining the speed limit.

* Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn

down to 2/32 of an inch. An easy test: place a penny

into a tread groove. If part of Lincoln’s head is

covered by the tread, you’re driving with the proper

amount of tread. If you can see all of his head, you

should buy a new tire.

* Tires should be rotated at least every 6,000 to

8,000 miles and the alignment should be checked

once a year. Misaligned tires can cause the car to

scrub, which lowers mileage and causes unneces-

sary tire wear.

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(NewsUSA) But before you dust off

those suitcases and head for the shore,

you need to put in some crucial hours

at the ol’ 9 to 5 and really earn that

relaxing getaway. So, in the meantime,

your friends at Firestone Complete

Auto Care would like to leave

you with some important

tips to help make your daily

commute as worry-free as

possible.

* Put the cell phone down.

Your car is not a mobile office.

Cell phones are distracting.

Designate your time in the car

as “quiet time.” If you must talk

on the phone, get a headset

-- as now required by many

state laws -- so that both your

hands remain on the steering

wheel.

* Stay focused on driving to

protect yourself and others on

the road. Trying to multitask

while driving is dangerous for

you and the other drivers on the road.

* Make sure you can hear auditory driv-

ing cues. Listening to the radio loudly

can drown out car horns, emergency

sirens and bicycle bells.

* Avoid taking your eyes off the road.

Turning around to talk to passengers

and flipping through radio channels

can cause you to steer out of your lane

or miss important visual cues.

* Check your tires often. Make sure

they’re properly inflated, rotated and

otherwise in good condition. After all,

your tires are the only things between

your vehicle and the road.

*Make sure your car is in good con-

dition underneath the hood. Your

Firestone Complete Auto Care service

center can carry out your

vehicle’s scheduled mainte-

nance and assist you with any

problems that come up in the

interim.

* Wear comfortable attire.

Before setting off, select a pair

of comfortable driving shoes,

and remove inhibiting layers.

* Make sure the driver’s seat

is adjusted to a comfortable

position. This is especially

important if you share the car

with family members. Don’t

forget to check your mirrors

and adjust them if necessary!

Work can be stressful enough

-- don’t add to the hassle by

inviting distractions behind the wheel.

Keep your commute stress-free, and

you’ll find that those summer plans of

yours will be here before you know it.

Safe travels!

Spring is in the air. The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. Before you know it, summer will be here along with all the

joys that come with it, like summer vacations.

Tips for a Stress-Free Commute

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