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The Real Story on Gas-Saving Tips

July 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Author: Dawn Hatchard

Article:
There are a bazillion and one advice articles out there claiming
to have the best gas-saving tips. I’ve searched and searched and
here are some general consistencies among them.

Does using cruise control improve your miles per gallon?

Yes. Any time you know that you’ll need to keep a consistent
speed over a period of time, use this feature of your car. Gas
is wasted when you accelerate, slow down and accelerate again.
Cruise control is more effect than most humans at maintaining
the consistent speed and will save you. Edmunds suggests the
savings average 7-percent.

Be weary of using cruise control in wet conditions as you have
less control over hydroplaning. Safety is more important than
dollar signs.

Does how I drive impact my fuel economy?

Abso-freaking-lutely it does! If you’re a lane changer bouncing
from lane to lane in an effort to pass each and every car on the
road only to catch up to the next one and have to slow down
again… you are a fuel burning machine! When it comes to better
gas mileage, slow and steady definitely takes the cake. Not
driving everywhere as if there’s a fire you have to get to can
save you an average of 31-percent. Other drivers will like you
more, too.

On a similar note, driving at lower speeds (55-65) can save you
an average of 12-percent.

Does using air conditioning affect fuel usage?

There are some arguments over this, but credible studies say:
Crank it up! There is no significant improvement in fuel economy
when you drive with your windows down and avoid using the AC.
However, there is some improvement if you have a sunroof and
drive with the windows down and the sunroof open.

When I stop at a convenience store, should I leave my car
running or turn it off?

Turn it off. It takes less fuel to start the engine than to
leave it running for 5 minutes while you wait in line for
someone to count their change to buy a 40-ounce of beer. Average
savings can be about 19-percent.

How much difference does tire pressure make?

It depends. There is no conclusive data available. You should
keep your tires properly inflated for other reasons, like safety
and even tire wear. Should you happen to save a little dough at
the pump, call it an added bonus.

There you have it; another list of tips to save you money
everyday.

About the author:
Dawn Hatchard currently resides in Tyler, Texas. She has worked
in both the journalism field and auto industry. The articles she
writes are informative about the car-buying process and other
entertaining articles that generally pertain to cars.




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