Accu-Gage Tire Pressure Gauges Improve Fuel Efficiency and The Environment

Online, February 15, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Accu-Gage Tire Pressure Gauges may help improve fuel efficiency by almost 3.5%. Proper tire inflation leads to improved fuel efficiency, better and safer handling and longer tire life; all benefits for drivers and the environment. As of February 4, 2011, weekly U.S. retail gasoline prices have increased 18.5% from a year ago, according to the Energy Information Administration, with a current national average of $3.11 per gallon.

Improving a vehicle's fuel efficiency is as easy as verifying the pressure of your tires a few times a month. Tire inflation may be negatively impacted over the course of time by the natural seepage of air, as well as changes in outside temperature and elevation. According to the Department of Energy a driver can improve their gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent by keeping their tires inflated to the proper pressure, as shown on the inside of vehicles door or in the owner's manual. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Company President, Brain Parduhn, states, " it's amazing how a low time consuming action such as checking ones tire pressure can have a material impact on consumers' wallets in a time of rising gasoline prices, with the added benefit of helping the environment." In addition to improved fuel efficiency, proper tire inflation will lead to improved handling, a safer ride and less tire wear leading to longer tire life and lower maintenance costs for your vehicle.

Accu-Gage tire pressure gauges help drivers to improve their fuel efficiency and ultimately lead to helping the environment with less fuel and rubber usage, both petroleum related products.

Accu-Gage is well known for its accurate and durable tire pressure gauges and inflators. The advent of new technologies, such as on-board Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), have created more uncertainty in a vehicle's tire pressure, creating the need to have an Accu-Gage tire pressure gauge to accurately verify the true tire pressure reading. In addition, new state regulations, such as the California Air Resources Board's Tire Pressure Regulation, require automotive service providers to record and properly inflate tires with highly accurate tire pressure gauges at the time of performing any automotive maintenance or repair service.

Accu-Gage offers a full line of pencil, dial, and digital tire gauges and inflators for the everyday driver to the professional mechanic. The company also provides highly accurate TPMS gauges and testing stands for purchasers to verify the accuracy of TPMS systems and to verify the accuracy of and calibrate personal tire pressure gauges.

To see the Accu-Gage line of tire pressure gauges, please visit our website at www.accu-gage.com. Please call Phil Parduhn or Jeff Watzke at 708-388-7867 for more information.