1. By filling up your car's gas tank when it's cooler outside, you can save money and help reduce air pollution.
Answer: True. When gasoline is warmed, it gives off vapors that fill up your gas tank faster than the liquid gas alone. That means the sensors in the gas pump nozzle stop the flow when the combination of gas and its vapors fill the tank. Your car emits the vapors as pollution. If you wait to fill-up until it's cool outside, the vapors will be minimized, so you'll get more gas in your tank. You'll save money and you won't pollute the air!
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2. Topping off your gas tank can waste money and pollute the air.
Answer: True. When gas is spilled on you or the ground, it gives off vapors that pollute the air.
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3. Car maintenance, like tune-ups, changing the oil, and keeping tires properly inflated can improve gas mileage and reduce your car's emissions.
Answer: True. It can also improve your car's performance, extend its life and increase its resale value. Visit the Pennsylvania Ozone Action website (http://www.dep.state.pa.us/hosting/ozoneaction/what.htm) to learn more tips for "On the Road: Clean Air Care."
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4. Buying a hybrid-electric or other low-emission and fuel-efficient car, or renting one on your next trip, can save you money and help reduce air pollution.
Answer: True. For more information on the fuel economy of all types of new automobiles, visit the EPA and DOE fuel economy site at www.fueleconomy.gov.
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5. National experts estimate that fewer than 10% of passenger cars and trucks emit over 50% of passenger-vehicle-related air pollution.
Answer: True. By making sure that your car is properly maintained and repaired, especially when the "check engine" light comes on, you're saving money on gas and more expensive repairs, and you're improving air quality in your community.
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