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Gas-Saving Tips To Reduce The Guzzle
(NAPSI)-Gas prices are through the roof and
are only expected to rise in the future, so
it's more important than ever to learn how to
conserve your gas dollars.
While we're all aware of the obvious ways to
reduce gas expenditures--such as biking to work,
taking public transportation or buying a more
fuel-efficient car--these may not always be
practical options for you and your family.
When driving is a must, there are a few simple
gas-saving tips that will help reduce your transportation
costs and put your hard-earned money back into
your bank account.
Maintain Your Car.
Improve your fuel economy by doing a few small
checkups on your car, such as changing the oil
regularly and having the engine tuned. Maintain
the proper tire pressure in your tires.
When it's time for new ones, switch out old
wheels for some low-rolling resistance tires,
which are designed to improve the fuel efficiency
of a car by minimizing the heat energy expended
as tires roll down the road. Also, spring for
a better air filter. According to the Federal
Trade Commission, replacing a clogged air filter
can increase gas mileage up to 10 percent.
Buy a GPS System.
Whether you're doing errands around town or
taking an extended road trip, GPS software can
easily map the best route, and some can even
help you dodge snarls and other hang-ups.
GPS mapping software with a points-of-interest
database can help you find gas stations, hotels,
stores, parks and more, so you can find all
the comforts of home while on the road. Look
for GPS software such as Microsoft Streets &
Trips 2008 with GPS Locator that has a fuel-consumption
management feature designed to help travelers
get the most out of their tank of gas and calculate
gas expenses for trips before leaving home.
Avoid Aggressive Driving.
Excessive braking, speeding and sudden speed
changes all waste gas. Whoever coined the phrase
"put the pedal to the metal" probably
didn't realize that driving like a maniac will
cost you big money. While on the freeway, keep
your cruise control on and avoid following other
cars too closely, which may lead to unnecessary
braking.
Be Smart at the Pump.
It always pays to shop around for the cheapest
gas in your neighborhood. In addition, check
your car's owner's manual for the lowest recommended
octane gas for your specific car model and fill
up on that. Not only is lower-octane gas cheaper,
but most modern cars are engineered to run most
efficiently on lower-octane fuel.
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