Compare Gas Prices After You Try These Tricks
We sure do love our cars here in the US, but we really need to start doing some things a little different. Just think back to when you first went to the station and paid $3.89 a gallon. You probably felt sick to your stomach.
Hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles have gotten a lot more attention since then. Are there things you can do to make the car you have more efficient? You bet there is.
#1 Keep your air filter clean — Not only do you need gas to run your car, it needs air as well. Those are two of the components needed to run a internal combustion engine.(The other is a spark) Keep the filter clean and you may be able to save 10% on your fuel efficiency. This is one of the few things you can still do yourself.
#2 You don’t need to floor it all the time — Seriously, you are not a NASCAR driver (well, you might be) you don’t need to put the pedal to the floor. Ease into it and you will definitely be a more efficient driver.
#3 Drive the speed limit on the highway — Driving at the posted speed limit my not be fun and exciting but, it will definitely help with your fuel consumption. Use the cruise control when possible. The more consistent you keep your speed the less gas you will use.
#4 See your mechanic twice a year — Your car will flat out last longer if you get the scheduled services. Not only that, it will be as fuel efficient as it possible can, so do yourself a favor and see your local mechanic a couple of times a year. I can hear you groaning now.
#5 Turn off the Air Conditioner — While many newer cars have air conditioners that will recycle airs automatically through the cabins when it reaches a certain temperature, older vehicles will just continue pumping it out, wasting energy and fuel. If you can do with out it, do with out it.
These are easy things to do. Doing all or just a handful could greatly increase the money you keep in your pocket.
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