Friday, April 22, 2011

Gas is Expensive

Did you know you can change the mpg you get in your car?

Here are some things to think about:
58 mph is the ideal speed for gas consumption.
Every mph over 60 is the equivalent of paying 5 cents more per gallon.
When traffic isn't an issue, you can coast to stop lights, signs, and turns using existing momentum to get there rather than additional gas.
When  you need to sit idle for more than 1 minute, it's more efficient to turn the car off.
Keep the car cleaned out. Excess weight in the car equals excess gas usage.
Keep the air filter clean.
Keep the tires inflated to the ratings listed on the driver door.
Doing regular maintenance checks can seem expensive but it will help keep the expenses down in the long run and help the car run more efficiently.

I'm sure there are other ideas, but there are some good ones to start with.

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