To most people, the most obvious way to save gas is buying a new car that
gets better gas mileage. But before you head to the dealer to make your
trade-in, you should know that there are easier ways to save money on
gasoline.
Do you stop short at traffic lights and then make a jack-rabbit
start? Do you weave in and out of traffic? Driving more sensibly can save you
5%-33% on your gasoline costs. Driving the speed limit can save you another
7%-23%. It is estimated that every 5 miles you drive above 60 miles per hour is
comparable to spending an additional $0.20 on gas. Using your cruise control can
also save gas since it regulates your speed. Additionally, using your overdrive
gears when climbing hills can help. Excessive idling wastes fuel as well so you
might want to consider turning off your car if you need to wait for someone or
are completely stopped in traffic.
If you're carrying around a lot of
junk in your trunk, now is the time to clean out your car. Every extra pound you
carry in your vehicle reduces your gas mileage Autel
Maxidas DS808. This formula applies more accurately to small vehicles rather
than larger ones, but the total savings of reducing the weight in your car by
100 pounds is 1-2%.
Keeping your car properly maintained can improve your
gas mileage as much as 19%. Visit your mechanic to check if your car is properly
in tune and that there are no major mechanical problems detracting from your gas
mileage. Discuss a schedule for changing your air filter, as this can improve
mileage by up to 10%. Perhaps the simplest mileage savings comes from keeping
your tires properly inflated. Purchase a tire gauge at your automotive supply
store and learn to use it!
Many employers are now offering their
employees the ability to telecommute and work from their home offices autel
maxisys mini ms905. Telecommuting just one day out of ten will obviously
save you 10% on your gas costs. Carpooling, ride-sharing and public
transportation are also ways to save gas, but these things may not an option for
you due to scheduling conflicts. You can still save gas by avoiding rush hour
commuting, combining errands into one trip and arranging your route to avoid
backtracking.
Many families are unwilling or unable to give up their
annual driving vacation, but can save money by making sure their car is properly
maintained as described above and by driving the speed limit. Additionally,
using a top carrier causes drag and can reduce efficiency by as much as 5% in
addition to the reductions caused by carrying extra weight.
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