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An Eye For iPhone Charges
Beware of large expenses if you use Apple's new iphone abroad.
Turn Data Roaming "off". To check e-mail, use WiFi instead of the 3G network on post-July 11 iPhones because the chips use too much battery power.
Turn off your iPhone's "Auto-Check" function for email - check email manually and save yourself unwanted charges.
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Alaska Cruising By Car
If you're planning a family road trip to Alaska, keep in mind that state law requires all children under the age of four to ride in a child safety seat.
Also, on the road be on the lookout for wildlife, which always has the right of way in both Alaska and Canada.
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X-Rated Air Filters
Dirty air filters are like marathon runners sucking air through a straw.
AAA advises that drivers change their air filter every 7-8000 miles. Dirty filters prevent clean air from getting in and engine needs clean air to run efficiently.
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The Pressure is On
Before embarking on your summer road trip, check your tire pressure; properly inflated tires save gas.
According to AAA, every pound per square inch that they are under-inflated, you lose 1-2% of your fuel mileage.
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Slow Down Speedy
Drive within 45-50 mph. For every 5 mph above 60 mph, its like adding 25 cents to every gallon of gasoline.
The faster you go the more drag from the wind resistance and your engine has to overcome it by burning more gasoline. ~Triple A
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Cool It With the A/C
At lower speeds drive with window open, with Air Conditioning off.
At higher speeds close windows, turn A/C on. When inside of car is cool, put fan in recirculation mode.~Triple A
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Get Junk Out Of The Trunk
Extra weight makes your car's engine work harder and burns more fuel.
When vehicle is full to capacity with passengers, you should not add more than 200 pounds in cargo. The extra weight puts strain on tires and brakes.
So in general, the more people, the less cargo to maintain fuel economy.~Triple A
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