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| 10 tips to save gas |
14 Aug |
1. Slow down - going that extra 5-10 mph faster doesn’t get you there that much quicker, but it does minimize the miles per gallon your car is getting.
2. Accelerate slowly - starting and stopping is what lowers your in-town mpg, and stomping the gas pedal only exacerbates the effect. Ease into the acceleration; there’s no hurry to get to that next red light, and you’ll be saving yourself dollars.
3. Keep your tire pressure up - you know how much harder it is to pedal a bike on a flat tire; cars work the same way.
4. Keep your car in shape - by keeping your oil clean, your air filter clear, and your tires properly balanced and rotated you’ll get more bang for your gas buck.
5. Don’t top off - it’s not like you’re sneaking those few extra drops past the money clicker, so don’t do it. It’s just going to spill out or evaporate anyway.
6. Don’t tailgate - when you’re always braking and accelerating because you’re too close, you’re wasting fuel. Maintaining a safe driving distance is not only safer, but cheaper.
7. Carpool - simple. Splits your bill in half.
8. Get the extra gear racks off the car - if you’re not using the big bike racks or ski boxes bolted up on your car, take them off and reduce the wind drag.
9. Combine your errands - go to a store or an area where you can do the post office run, get the milk, eat lunch, and get your haircut all at once without having to drive to each location.
10. Don’t drive across town for the best gas price - is it really worth it to drive ten miles out of your way to save 65 cents?
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