Gas Saving Tips

The Gas that we fill our tanks with every weekadds up to be quite an expensive bill over the months and years. Thirtydollars a week in gas adds up to over $1500 a year. Gas Saving Tips

That's $1500 additional dollars needed just top drive something youalready own (or making payments on).

Small changes in your driving habits can save you hundreds every year.It's really not as difficult to increase your fuel mileage as you mightthink.

Last Updated - 16th October 2005

Want to know how much you're saving?
Keep track of your mileage for one week (7 days)BEFORE you start implementing these gas saving tips. The following week,start practicing these tips and keep track of the mileage for anotherseven days.
Nothing elaborate. Use the re-setable odometer found in most vehiclesor simply use a post-it note in your car. You might find yourself saving$5-$10 a week which works out to $260-$520 annually.

Gas Saving Tips

Simple yet extremely effective, the followingtips can help you start saving money immediately off your gas bill.

Check Tires Regularly- Keep tires properly inflated to avoid premature wear and mileageloss. Under inflated tires can waste 5%-10% more fuel than needed.

Maintain Car Momentum - If possible, scan the road aheadto anticipate when slowing will occur. Maintaining even a 'crawl'will save you gallons as opposed to constantly stopping and going.

Stop 'n Go Traffic - Using the car air conditioning unitduring heavy traffic can really 'burn' up gas quickly. If it's bearable,try to keep the windows or sunroof open for fresh air.

Remove Unnecessary Weight - If possible, remove car racksand any items of considerable weight. You'd be surprised at what anextra 50-100lbs can do to your gasoline consumption rate.

Keep Filters/Converters Clean - This can save you and yourengine a lot of extra work. Most filters cost between $3-$15 and canbe replaced without much work - especially the air filter.

Higher Octane Gas - Do not benefit most cars. Only use thehigher octane if your engine is starting to 'ping' (engine knock)

Cruise Control - Maintain an exact speed allowing for betterfuel consumption. Effective on open highways.

On Highways - If possible, try to keep windows and sunroofsclosed especially at high speeds. Use the built in ventilation systemfor fresh air for optimum aerodynamics.

Pick Up Owners - Consider a 'soft-net' type gate replacementto eliminate the "drag chute" effect. Extremely effective on freeways/highways.

Purchase Gas On Indian Reservations - NO taxes on gas onthe reserves. It might pay to fill up the next time you are near anIndian Reservation.

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