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Written by WebMaster
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008 |
Everyone complains about the weather,
but you can't do anything about it.
But not so with gas prices..... By changing the way you do things you can save gas and your wallet. The first is your attitude -step one- S L O W D O W N ! Saving even 10% doesn't sound like much - but with todays $4 a gallon prices that equals 40 cents a gallon! ... read on and do the math.... | Ten Fuel Saving Tips | | 1 | Avoid High Speeds | As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%. | | 2 | Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard | By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%. | | 3 | Keep Tires Properly Inflated | Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%. | | 4 | Use A/C Sparingly | When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner. | | 5 | Keep Windows Closed | Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%. | | 6 | Service Vehicle Regularly | Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels. | | 7 | Use Cruise Control | Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas. | | 8 | Avoid Heavy Loads | Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips. | | 9 | Avoid Long Idles | If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time. | | 10 | Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle | Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 May 2008 )
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