Gas Saving Tips and Easy Ways To Improve Gas Mileage, Gas Savers
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How To Improve Your Gas Mileage and Save At The Gas Pump
Although we can't do much to bring the price of gas down, and not all of us can afford to run out and purchase a new gas saving vehicle but we can make sure that we get better gas mileage by applying a few easy tips.
Throughout this page you'll find many gas saving tips and proven ways to get more mileage for your tank of gas.
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Gas Saving Tip
When you plan your driving route try to avoid making left hand turns. By making more right hand turns you will avoid having to wait at traffic lights, which will waste gas.Most people if they plan ahead can usually avoid most if not all left hand turns.
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Highway Driving
When your on the highway try to keep all windows closed. Open windows create drag therefore using more gas. Although using an air conditioner in stop and go traffic can really burn up the gas, on highway driving it will actually save you gas (up to 8%). Don't Rest Your Foot on the Gas Pedal
It may seem like nothing at all, but by resting your food on the gas pedal at lights and when stopped will use a small amount of extra gas. Although, it may not seem like much it does add up over time. Really Want to Save On Gas - Get A Vespa, Moped or Electic Bike
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Are You Carrying Around Excess Weight In Your Car?
Clean out your car and get rid of all the junk that you have been carrying around an don't need. For every 100 extra ponds in your car you will burn 2% more gas.And while your at it, this is the perfect reason to drop a few excess pounds that you may be carrying around. By walking whenever possible and eating less junk food you'll save money on gas and on your grocery bill (and we all know how expensive groceries are right now.
Avoid Excess Idling
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ScanGauge II 3-in-1 Compact Multifunction Vehicle Computer with Customizable Display
ScanGauge II 3-in-1 Compact Multifunction Vehicle Computer with Customizable Display
Wouldn't you like to see exactly when your car uses the most fuel and how you driving habits can either save gas or waste gas?
Not sure if it's worth turning the engine off when your car idles more than 1 minutes, like the experts proclaim?
Will coasting to a stop save you a little or a lot of gas?
Want to see how much more gas you use when you drive over 55?
The ScanGaugeII works on all 1996 or newer OBDII cars, including gas, diesel, propane and hybrid vehicles, as well as vehicles with the latest CAN systems.
A detachable cable allows for easy transfer between multiple vehicles. Its menu-driven operation means there's no need to memorize complex sequences, and no tools are required for installation.
Add to the original 12 gauges by customizing the ScanGaugeII to monitor up to 25 more--depending on your specific vehicle's sensor design.
Four gauges can be displayed simultaneously and can help determine fuel consumption rates, allowing you to adjust driving behavior and save gas.
At the same time, keep an eye on coolant temperature, engine speed, and much more in real time.
If there is a young driver in the house or friends borrow your car, the ScanGaugeII can record speeds of up to 158 mph and store the information for you to view later, so you will know just how fast your young driver or friend was going last night.
If the unit was disconnected, you'll know.
No tools are required for installation and the display is small enough to fit anywhere on your dash, but easy enough for quick viewing (remember, you want to keep your eyes on the road and not on the gauges) and with a large easy to view display - it's easy.
Drive At The Speed Limit
Most cars start to really lose their fuel economy once they start going over 55 mph. Try to stay as near to 55 or 60 as possible (depending on the road's speed limit). You may think that since you arrive a few minutes quicker at your destination is you drive 70 or 80, your using more gas per mile at these high speeds. Keep Your Car Properly Tuned
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Do you know what octane your car really needs or are you just assuming? Using the right octane for your car may save you several cents per gallon when you fill up. Unless you know your car runs better at the highest octane, try the next lower grade octane instead. Beat High Gas Prices Now
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Avoid Warm-ups
Older cars did need to warm up before driving but cars built after the late 70's no longer need to warm up in cold weather. Sure it will take a while for the heat to come on, but if you dress properly for winter you won't need this warm up time. Remember, you get 0 mph sitting in the driveway. Lawn Mowers That Don't Use Gas
Anticipate The Traffic Pattern
If you are in tune with the traffic you can anticipate when lights will change or cars slowing down for traffic jams. Anticipate this and coast whenever possible. Electric Lawn Mowers
Do You Use Your Car's Roof For Storage?
If you have a roof storage bin but rarely use it, remove it and only use it when actually necessary. Using a roof rack can reduce your car's fuel efficiency by 5%. Use Your Car's Cruise Control
Oil Changes Can Save You Money
Sure it takes a few extra bucks to change the oil in your car at the recommended mileage, but you'll save both on gas and wear and tear on your car's engine if you have the oil changed regularly. Avoid Road Construction
This seems like a simple since none of us like to go through construction areas. Most cities and states now have sites online that tell you when and where construction will take place. Although you may know the construction zones in your local area be sure to check before taking a car trip to another state. You'll save, time, gas and frustration. Fill Up In The Morning
It's best to fill up your car early in the morning on warm days. Gas is served by volume. By filling up in the cooler part of the day you'll get more gas by volume.Some say that this does work and others state that it really doesn't save you anything. I do it anyway, and believe that it does work.
Try it! If anything, it will keep you out of the sun when you fill up (have to watch out for skin cancer)
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Do You Have Any Gas Saving Tips That You'd Like To Share With Our Readers?
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- johnsmith01 johnsmith01 Jul 20, 2008 @ 3:30 am
- If you know how long red lights take in your area then you might want to turn your engine off if you are on a particularly long red light. Same with railway crossings.
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- Vincentfp Vincentfp Jul 17, 2008 @ 12:20 am
- Man it's really getting ridiculous the price of gas these days. It really has never been more important to utilize tips like the ones you've mentioned to save gas. Thanks for the great information, definitely helping out alot of people. :)
