20 Tips for Saving Gas
With gas prices the way they are these days almost everybody is looking for a way to save money on gas...well here you go...follow these 20 tips and get more out of your tank.
- Even on cold mornings...only warm your car up for 30-45 seconds max.
- Don't start and stop engine often..only when needed.
- Never 'rev' the engine.
- Accelerate at a slow pace when starting from a dead stop.
- Buy gasoline during the morning or late evening during coolest time of day when gasoline is densest.
- Choose type and brand of gasoline carefully, choose the brands which seems more beneficial.
- Avoid filling gas tank to the top...leave it just a bit shy of full.
- Exceeding 70 km/hr forces your car to overcome huge wind resistance.
- Don't speed.
- Drive a manual car.
- Close your windows on the highway
- Drive at a steady pace
- Accelerate before you reach a hill, not while you're on it.
- Don't ride the clutch.
- Avoid driving on dirt or gravel roads.
- Always compare traveling distance differences when you are on a long trip.
- Stoplights are usually on a timer, drive the speed limit and you'll hit all green lights.
- Don't idle too long in an automatic vehicle...put it in neutral if you have to idle longer than a minute.
- Avoid driving in reverse as much as possible.
- Get your car tuned up on a regular basis
Following these tips will ensure you are getting the most for your hard spent dollars at the gas pump.
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