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on 11/22/2005 Everyone is talking about air resistance, cleaning, etc. but the REAL way to get better gas milage is to put in as many high performance parts as you can get, the more the better, plus your car looks and SOUNDS good too!!
on 11/22/2005 Try installing a camper shell for trucks, they tend to bevave a little more at speed (with equal distribution of vehicle weight)and devert the air more efficiently. The wash and wax concept (for wind resistance)is a farce. Also, add fuel injector cleaner.
on 11/22/2005 One cheap way to save money when it comes to car maintenance is not to drive it. Ride a bicycle or walk to work. It saves on money for gas or fuel and keeps your vehicle in wonderful condition. It also keeps you in good health.
on 11/22/2005 KEEP YOUR CAR TUNED! Baby the pedals. Keep tank at least half full. Anticipate stops & take your foot off the gas - this'll save brakes too. Stay away from heavy traffic areas; use back routes if possible. Stop making "quick trips." Best speed: 35-45 mph.
on 11/22/2005 When you have a chance, fill your car up and keep your car at a little over a half tank. Keep it that way and your car will not burn gas as fast and you won't have to keep going to the station. Stop putting $5 in. Fill her up!
on 11/22/2005 Once your get to your proper speed in high gear, slowly back off on the gas pedal until the gauge peaks and the speedometer starts to decrease. Now increase pedal until the speed is back and vacuum is peaked. It's almost like a cruise control.
on 11/22/2005 Be active in community activities that address growth. New shopping centers and housing developments result in traffic problems. Stop and go traffic, long traffic lights and congested traffic problems reduce fuel economy.
on 11/22/2005 Most engines use the least fuel when operating at low RPM. The best speed to drive is the lowest speed at which you can shift into your top gear. Also, the effects of wind resistance would not be significant at these speeds.
on 11/22/2005 When gas milege goes down, it is sometimes caused by dirty fuel injectors. So I recommend everytime changing your oil, buy a bottle of fuel injector or the total fuel system cleaner. Then follow the directions on the bottle.Whala!!!
on 11/22/2005 It's on your car already (on most) and it's free. Use it. Cruise control makes driving a lot easier and it saves gas. It stops sudden acceleration and maintains a constant speed, which you cannot do with your foot. It also helps prevent speeding tickets.
on 11/22/2005 This tip does not work. The reason is that the top half of your tank holds more gas, because the tank is in a V shape.
on 11/22/2005 Some people give their car a little more gas than it really needs to accelerate at a comfortable rate. You can achieve the same results by lightly giving it gas. The only difference between the two is gas consumption - and a revving noise.
on 11/22/2005 The little story about driving with your tailgate down (pickups) is a myth. Air tunnel tests have been done showing that air funnels right past the bed.
on 11/22/2005 by changing your oxygen sensor can increase your gas mileage expecially when you have an old car.
on 11/22/2005 Most fuel is wasted braking. Acceleration converts energy (gas) to momentum. Braking uses friction to reduce momentum. Brake early at lights and slow down instead of stopping if possible. The car behind you also saves fuel (but the driver may get angry).
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