This cuts down on cars idling while waiting in line. About 10 percent of the automobile population, causes 90 percent of the problem. An extreme classification would not only affect our environment and the health of the citizens of Fort Worth but also our pocketbooks. At the ozone emission rate the Metroplex is climbing, a severe classification is probable. This could mean that companies wanting to locate here, such as manufacturing companies, would have to spend more money to do business simply to stay in compliance with the stricter air quality standards.
Ozone is everyone's concern.
Care for Cowtown Air is a step in the right direction in calling attention to the this ever-growing urban problem. Vehicle Maintenance Tips Worn spark plugs or clogged fuel injectors can reduce fuel efficiency 30 percent. When tires aren't kept properly inflated, fuel efficiency could be decreased 8 percent. Car maintenance is also important for personal safety. Each year 2,600 deaths and 100,000 disabling injuries are the result of car neglect.