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i was reading the news and lookie what i found. i'm sure most of these you guys have already heard of or what not, but #2 and #3 are new to me lol...just thought i'd share
1. Nice and easy saves gas. Herky jerky does not.
2. Don't waste fuel. After you fill up, make sure the gas cap clicks three times. Every year, Americans let 147 million gallons of fuel vaporize into thin air.
3. Gas up during the coolest part of the day. You get more liquid because the gas is more dense.
4. Remove bike racks or cargo carriers from the roof. Roof carriers can cut your mileage by 10 percent.
5. Empty your trunk of everything but the spare tire.
6. Keep tires properly inflated to avoid rolling resistance. "As your tire is rolling, it's grabbing more ground because it's deflated. What's happening to your gas? You're using more energy from the engine to get the tire rolling and you're using more gas," said Consumer Report's Jennifer Stockburger.
7. Roll up your windows, especially at high speeds. The wind resistance can hurt your mileage as much as the air conditioner.
8. Use cruise control and drive the speed limit. That can save you as much as 11 percent.
9. Turn off the car when picking up the kids. Starting the car uses less gas than idling.
10. Plan your day efficiently so you make less trips. Less trips equals less gas and more money in your pocketbook.
1. Nice and easy saves gas. Herky jerky does not.
2. Don't waste fuel. After you fill up, make sure the gas cap clicks three times. Every year, Americans let 147 million gallons of fuel vaporize into thin air.
3. Gas up during the coolest part of the day. You get more liquid because the gas is more dense.
4. Remove bike racks or cargo carriers from the roof. Roof carriers can cut your mileage by 10 percent.
5. Empty your trunk of everything but the spare tire.
6. Keep tires properly inflated to avoid rolling resistance. "As your tire is rolling, it's grabbing more ground because it's deflated. What's happening to your gas? You're using more energy from the engine to get the tire rolling and you're using more gas," said Consumer Report's Jennifer Stockburger.
7. Roll up your windows, especially at high speeds. The wind resistance can hurt your mileage as much as the air conditioner.
8. Use cruise control and drive the speed limit. That can save you as much as 11 percent.
9. Turn off the car when picking up the kids. Starting the car uses less gas than idling.
10. Plan your day efficiently so you make less trips. Less trips equals less gas and more money in your pocketbook.