Go to the gas station these days and you can see why they put plexiglass around the cashier. The prices are simply outrageous. Unfortunately, that isn't going to change significantly, so the key to getting around is making your gas go farther.
The first thing to know about saving money on gas is the nature of your car. Simply put, new cars get poor gas mileage until the engine is broken in fully. This means three to five thousand miles. In short, don't panic when your mileage is bad.
Having a lead foot is expensive. Quick acceleration and heavy braking can reduce fuel economy by up to 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent around town. Consistent speeds produce better mileage.
How many trips did you take in the car today? Did you go to the grocery store? To the dry cleaners? To wherever? Is there any way you can consolidate those trips? If you can, you will save a ton on gas as well as wear and tear on your car.
When it is cold outside, it takes a while to get your body running when you head out, right? Well, the same thing goes for your car. If it is cold outside, you can county on your cars miles per gallon going down.
Ah, but there is a time tested method for beating the cold car blues, right? You just let the car idle until it warms up. Just like the change your oil every 3,000 miles myth, this one is wrong. You'll actually use more fuel!
Aerodynamics are the biggest factor in gas mileage. The air resists things moving through it. If you put racks on your vehicle to carry bikes, luggage and what have you, you are creating drag and lowering your gas mileage.
Nothing gets hot like the inside of a car. The sun can turn it into a furnace. To avoid this, we turn on the air conditioner. Don't! It will reduce you mileage by as much as a quarter of the normal rate.
There are a few other factors to keen in mind. A tuned engine burns fuel efficiently, so make sure yours is. While correctly inflated tires are important, making sure your car is aligned properly is equaly so.
The days of driving gas burning beasts are over. The growth of the economies of India, China, Russia and other countries are putting strains on supplies. Yelling at the oil companies isn't going to work, so start watching how you spend your fuel.
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