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sleepy2lazy · 08-08-2006

I just got an email about gas saving tips..
Here's more for you guys, specially prem gas is $3.27 + nowadays.
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Tip #1

Always buy gas at the coolest times of day. Early in the
morning or late evening are your best bets. Gas pretty much
expands and contracts based on temperature. Basically, it
takes less gas to fill up during the coolest time of day
than it does the hottest.

Tip #2

I know we've said this before but we can't stress enough how
important it is to have the proper amount of air in your tires.
If you're not keeping up with this, You are losing money.
It's as simple as that. It's proven that doing this one thing
can save you as much as a few hundred dollars a year!

Tip #3

Drive a little slower. Believe it or not, driving at 65 mph
versus 75 mph can save you as much as 10% on your fuel bill.

Tip #4

Fouled spark plugs, a dirty air filter or clogged fuel filter
will all affect your gas mileage. Have all of these checked
every time you get an oil change and have them changed if
necessary. All will contribute to a more efficient running
engine.

Tip #5

The shortest way to your destination may not always be the
cheapest way. The more stops and starts you make, the more
gas you are using. That's why the fuel economy is always
better on the interstate and highway. Take the route with
the least amount of stops and starts, even if it's a few
miles longer. It will pay off in the long run.

Tip #6

Consider trading in that gas guzzler for a more fuel efficient
vehicle. It's obvious gas prices will not be coming down
anytime soon, if ever. If you drive 12,000 miles per year,
the difference between a car which gets 15 mpg versus a car
which gets 30 mpg is $1200 per year! (Based on $3.00 per gallon).

08-08-2006	#17
sleepy2lazy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: I am a Little Canadian Posts: 518	Re: Gas Saving Tips I just got an email about gas saving tips.. Here's more for you guys, specially prem gas is $3.27 + nowadays. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tip #1 Always buy gas at the coolest times of day. Early in the morning or late evening are your best bets. Gas pretty much expands and contracts based on temperature. Basically, it takes less gas to fill up during the coolest time of day than it does the hottest. Tip #2 I know we've said this before but we can't stress enough how important it is to have the proper amount of air in your tires. If you're not keeping up with this, You are losing money. It's as simple as that. It's proven that doing this one thing can save you as much as a few hundred dollars a year! Tip #3 Drive a little slower. Believe it or not, driving at 65 mph versus 75 mph can save you as much as 10% on your fuel bill. Tip #4 Fouled spark plugs, a dirty air filter or clogged fuel filter will all affect your gas mileage. Have all of these checked every time you get an oil change and have them changed if necessary. All will contribute to a more efficient running engine. Tip #5 The shortest way to your destination may not always be the cheapest way. The more stops and starts you make, the more gas you are using. That's why the fuel economy is always better on the interstate and highway. Take the route with the least amount of stops and starts, even if it's a few miles longer. It will pay off in the long run. Tip #6 Consider trading in that gas guzzler for a more fuel efficient vehicle. It's obvious gas prices will not be coming down anytime soon, if ever. If you drive 12,000 miles per year, the difference between a car which gets 15 mpg versus a car which gets 30 mpg is $1200 per year! (Based on $3.00 per gallon).