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45
Professional Tips To Cut Big Gasoline Bills
1.
Before getting into your car, ask yourself "Is
this
trip necessary?"!
2.
On short trips, try walking or bicycling. It's
good
exercise.
3.
Consider car-pooling and share the gas bill
and ride.
4.
Always use the shortest route and avoid sightseeing
trips and bottlenecks.
5.
Organize activities and perform as many errands
as
possible in one trip.
6.
If possible, avoid driving during rush-hour
& other
peak traffic periods.
7.
When bargain hunting, check newspaper ads and
use
your telephone.
8.
Do they deliver? Let them pay for the gas! Try
mail
order firms, too.
9.
Make a list and do all the grocery shopping
once or
twice a week.
10.
Let the kids run some of the errands. Let them
walk
to school, too.
11.
Public transportation may be cheaper, especially
when
traveling alone.
12.
Pack as little in your car as necessary so it
has
less weight to carry.
13.
Shop around for service stations with the lowest
gasoline prices.
14.
Check to see if there are "self service" gas
stations
in your area.
15.
Don't speed. Cars get about 21% more mileage
at 55
mph then at 70 mph.
16.
Better planning reduces the need for speeding,
to get
there in time.
17.
When starting your car, don't idle it for more
than
30 seconds, even in cold weather. Today's cars
are
designed to be driven almost immediately.
18.
If you must stop for more than 30 seconds, don't
idle
your car. The engine os more fuel efficient
if your turn
it off and restart it.
19.
Drive evenly with a steady foot. Avoid jiggling
the
accelerator.
20.
Keep tires properly inflated at all times. (Check
pressure when cold).
21.
Use air conditioning only when necessary. Try
opening the window.
22.
Avoid "jackrabbit" starts. When starting, press
accelerator slowly.
23.
Avoid panic stops. When possible, coast to stops
such as traffic lights.
24.
Remove items that cause wind resistance, such
as
luggage racks.
25.
Don't forget to release the emergency brake
before
pulling away.
26.
Never rev engine before killing it. This wastes
gas,
wears out cylinders.
27.
Keep tuned to radio traffic reports & avoid
traffic
jams, other delays.
28.
Make certain your gas cap fits properly.
29.
Use the lowest octane gas that won't make your
engine
knock.
30.
Use only your right foot for accelerating and
braking. That way you can't accidentally ride
the brake
and use excessive gas.
31.
Shift into high gear as soon as possible. If
you
have automatic transmission, lift your foot
from the
accelerator about one second early.
32.
Pass other cars as soon as you see you are overtaking
them. Don't wait.
33.
Keep your car properly tuned for top fuel efficiency.
34.
Keep brakes properly adjusted. Dragging brakes
increases resistance.
35.
Operate as small a car as possible for your
driving
needs. (Small cars weighing half as much as
large cars
use about half as much gasoline!)
36.
Avoid cars with gas-consuming options such as
air
conditioning; power equipment such as window,
door locks,
etc.; automatic transmission, etc.
37.
In hot climates, drive a car with light colored
exterior and interior, to reflect light, heat.
Tinted
glass also prevents heat buildup.
38.
Use radial tires for less friction between tire
and
road.
39.
When driving, keep your eyes moving and your
feet
still!
40.
Keep your steering wheel still too. The more
you
weave back and forth, the farther your car has
to travel
and the more gas is consumed.
41.
Don't overfill your gas tank. It could leak
or spill
in heat or on a hill.
42.
Use snow tires and/or chains as little as necessary
because they make your car work harder and use
more
gasoline.
43.
When you see a hill ahead, build up speed before
you
reach it, then maintain your speed on the slope.
(If you
must accelerate on the hill, you will use much
more fuel).
Then coast down the other side.
44.
Keep wheels aligned for better mileage. Longer
tire
life, too.
45.
Record all gas purchases for tax deduction purposes.
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