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GAS SAVING TIPS

TIPS TO SAVE AT THE GAS PUMP
    On my way to work today I noticed that gas has risen to just over $1.35 a liter. This just got me angry and annoyed with my 45 minute daily commute. So I turned on the radio to take my mind off the rising cost of fuel. I was fiddling around with knobs trying to find a song that I knew. I figured I would just sing my sorrows away. Just as I was listening to that last 30 seconds of Johnny B. Good by Chuck Berry the news came on, and what do you think was the major topic of the morning. You guessed it, the rising cost of gas. The news report stated that experts are saying that gas cost this summer could reach well over $1.60 a liter. So when I got to work this morning I did a little research on how drivers can save some money at the pump this summer. This is what I learned.
HOW TO BUY GASOLINE
  1. Buy gasoline during coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration. You are charged according to "volume of measurement".
  2. Choose type and brand of gasoline carefully. Certain brands provide you with greater economy because of better quality. Use the brands which "seem" most beneficial.
  3. Avoid filling gas tank to top. Overfilling results in sloshing over and out of tank. Never fill gas tank past the first "click" of fuel nozzle, if nozzle is automatic.
HOW TO DRIVE ECONOMICALLY
  1. Never exceed legal speed limit. Primarily they are set for your traveling safety, however better gas efficiency also occurs.
  2. Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than is needed.
  3. Manual shift driven cars allow you to change to highest gear as soon as possible, thereby letting you save gas if you "nurse it along". However, if you cause the engine to "bog down", premature wearing of engine parts occurs.
  4. Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10%.
  5. Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Also avoid tailgating - the driver in front of you is unpredictable. Not only is it unsafe, but if affects your economy, if he slows down unexpectedly.
GENERAL ADVICE
  1. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the "green light" all the way.
  2. Park car so that you can later begin to travel in forward gear; avoid reverse gear maneuvers to save gas.
  3. Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner's manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to maintaining clean air filters... diminished air flow increases gas waste.
  4. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.
  5. Remove snow tires during good weather seasons; traveling on deep tire tread really robs fuel!
  6. Auto air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Heater fan, power windows and seats increase engine load; the more load on your engine, the less miles per gallon.
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Paul Thomas

I am contractor and last year the price of gas was killing me. A buddy of mine told me to not carry so much in my truck . I use to carry a lot of stuff that i did not need on a daily basis. Now I only load my truck with what  I need. I noticed the savings right away.

Jeff Hudson

I switched from a automatic transmission car to a manual transmission car.

Jenny Roberts