| 6. |
Don't top off
the gas tank. Too much gas will just slosh or seep
out. Why waste those extra pennies? |
| 7. |
Drive intelligently;
don't make fast starts or sudden stops. You're just
overexerting your engine and burning extra fuel.
Engine-revving wastes fuel, too. |
| 8. |
Lighten up on
the accelerator. The faster you drive, the more
gas you use. For example, driving at 55 mph rather
than 65 mph can improve your fuel economy by two
miles per gallon. |
| 9. |
Avoid long warm-ups.
Even on cold winter mornings, your car doesn't need
more than a minute to get ready to go. Anything
more and you're just burning up that expensive fuel.
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| 10. |
Combine errands
into one trip and plan your stops for the most-efficient
route. You'll save yourself time and money. |
| 11. |
Do not rest your
left foot on the brake. The slightest pressure could
cause a drag that will demand additional gas use
-- and wear out the brakes sooner. |
| 12. |
Tighten the gas
cap. Buy a new one if your current cap doesn't fit
snugly. Gas easily evaporates from the tank if it
has an escape. |
| 13. |
Buy a fuel-efficient
car. When pricing cars, factor in long-term fuel
costs. Keep in mind that sunroofs add to wind resistance,
lowering the mileage per gallon. |
| 14. |
Be smart with
the air conditioning. On the highway, closed windows
decrease air resistance, so run the air conditioner.
In stop-and-go traffic, shut off the air conditioning
and open the windows. |
| 15. |
Remove snow tires
in good weather. Deep tread and big tires use more
fuel. |
| 16. |
Fuel up at the
service station with the lowest price in your area.
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-- Posted: Aug. 20, 2004
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