News Release

For Immediate Release

President of Tornado Air Management Systems Offers Gas Saving Tips That Add Up to Savings at the Pump

  

Sante Fe Springs, CA (July 24, 2006) According to information compiled from the Department of Energy and Department of Transportation, the average two-car family will pay $1,774 more for gas this year at current prices, based on an average of 13,750 miles driven per year and an average of 20.3 MPG.

Oil prices have climbed more than $5 a barrel over the past two weeks, fuelled by signs that U.S. pump prices over $3 a gallon have yet to influence the wallets of motorists in the U.S. - the world’s biggest energy user at 40 per cent.  At $75 per barrel, oil is skyrocketing and gas prices are reaching an all time high.

Are Americans fighting back?

Jay Kim, President of Tornado Air Management, says, “Yes. We feel people are looking to save anywhere they can and there are several ways to do that. “There are products on the market, such as the Tornado, that, along with common sense driving and making wiser choices on day trips that involve errands or appointments, all add up to savings.”

With gas prices over $3.00 a gallon, and not expected to drop any time soon, there is a real push on the part of the consumer to find innovative ways to save money. Saving even a few dollars each time you fill up can make for hefty savings over time.

The TORNADO is a proven gas saving device that is environmentally friendly. It has a limited lifetime warranty and a money back guarantee. For more information visit
www.tornadoair.com

Here is a list of gas saving tips that may help.

1. Compare prices. Off-brand gas can often be 10-15 cents cheaper.
2. Keep tires properly inflated.
3. Accelerate gently, brake gradually and avoid hard stops.
4. Do not purchase mid-grade or premium gas unless it is specifically recommended by your owner's manual or is needed to prevent knocking in an older vehicle.
5. When traveling at highway speeds, running the air conditioner at a low setting provides better fuel economy than driving with the windows rolled down. (Having the windows down creates extra wind resistance, which makes the engine have to work harder.)
6. Don't let the vehicle idle for more than a minute. Idling for longer than a minute wastes more gas than restarting your engine.
7. Drive the speed limit. In highway driving, over 50 percent of the energy required to move your car down the road goes to overcoming aerodynamic drag (pushing air out of the way). As you drive faster, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance increase. As a result, at speeds above 55 miles per hour, fuel economy decreases rapidly.
8. Combine errands into one trip.
9. Remove heavy items from the trunk and passenger compartment that are not necessary.
10. Calculate and monitor your vehicle's fuel economy performance. A loss of fuel economy could mean mechanical trouble.

 

 

The TORNADO is a proven gas saving device that is environmentally friendly. It has a limited lifetime warranty and a money back guarantee. The TORNADO is available at leading auto parts and specialty distributors nationwide, including AutoZone, Checker, Shuck’s and Kragen, NAPA, Pep Boys, Keystone Automotive, Murray’s, and JC Whitney. For more information, contact Jay Kim, President, TORNADO Air Management Systems, 9728 Alburtis Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, phone 562-205-3000, fax 562-205-3001, or visit www.TORNADOair.com.

 

Editor's Note: High-resolution 4 x 5 photos are available from Tornado Air Management.
562-861-4000