Eight Gas-Saving Tips

By:Tom Simmons

It is no secret that gas prices have been shooting higher and
higher with no visible end in sight. Here are a few pointers on
how to save the amount of gas you use daily without resorting to
taking a bicycle onto the expressway.

1. Engine Warm-Up : 30-45 Seconds, Max You don't need incredibly
extensive amounts of time to warm up your engine when 45 seconds
will do. Any longer, and you are doing nothing more than wasting
gas.

2. Buy Gasoline When It Is Coldest Outside By purchasing
gasoline at the coolest point of the day, you are getting the
most gas for your buck. Cold air causes fuel to become denser
than it is at warmer points of the day. Gas pumps only measure
the volume of liquid gasoline you put into your car. They don't
measure the concentration.

3. Drive the Speed Limit Not only does the speed limit help
ensure your safety, but by exceeding it you waste more gas. And,
if you are worried about getting somewhere on time, traffic
lights are programmed based on the amount of time it would take
to reach one if you were driving the speed limit. That means you
are more likely to hit all greens if you keep your pace
consistent and at the limit.

4. Avoid Rough Roads Driving on gravel or dirt can slow down
your vehicle and therefore require more gas to get over. Keep on
paved roads whenever possible.

5. The Shortest Distance If you have to travel far every day,
find the best route to get you there using the least gas. Turns
and corners all require more gas, so the straightest route you
can find is probably the best one.

6. Drive Steadily Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Keep
your speed consistent.

7. Use Your Environment to Your Advantage Don't use gas if you
can get a little help from Mother Nature. When approaching a
hill, accelerate before you reach it, that way you can let the
slope glide you down without having to put your foot on the
pedal.

8. Keep Your Car Light Extra weight causes your car to do more
work and use up more gasoline. Keep your car empty of any
superfluous objects to ensure the best mileage. In the winter,
clear out any icicles that form at the bottom of your car, since
they can create up to 100 pounds of extra weight.

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