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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 by changing your oxygen sensor can increase your gas mileage expecially when you have an old car.
Anonymous said
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).
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Try different brands of gas. One may give you better mileage than another. Also use synthetic motor oil.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 This won't work. The gas guage is not an exact measure of how much gas you have. Usually, you use more than half the tank before the guage reads half full, which will indicate fantastic mileage for the first half of the tank.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 NEVER do this. You will heat up your brakes and they will fail, which means you will not be able to stop. If the hill isn't long or steep enough to need the brakes, you won't save anything by coasting anyhow.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Remember, there is no such thing as a free lunch. When you accelerate slowly and take your foot off the gas a mile away from a turn, you are disrupting traffic. If you want good gas mileage, get a moped.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you drive a pick-up truck, drive with the tailgate down. When it is up air pushes against it, causes poor gas mileage.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When checking your automatic transmission fluid you need to check it when the car is not running for Hondas, and running in neutral for Mitsubishis and Chrysler brand trucks and SUVs.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Fill your gas tank when you have about 1/2 a tank. Check your mileage from full to 1/2 tank, then from 1/2 to empty. I think you'll see you get the best milage on the full to 1/2 tank. Enjoy your driving the economical way.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 It is actually more efficient to use your air-conditioning when you're traveling over 65mph. At and over that speed with your windows down creates wind resistance causing you to use more gas.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Purchase and install strut tower and anti-sway bars. They increase control, which allows you to corner without loosing speed - which makes it easier on the brakes and requires less gas to accelerate.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Check the fuel filter, and replace it if needed.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Misaligned front and/or rear
wheel alignment affects fuel
efficiency. Dragging front disc brakes also have a drastic effect on gas mileage. Have alignment checked as well as a 4-wheel total brake inspection.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When a steady speed is possible, use the cruise control and keep the speed moderate. High speeds use more fuel. Try to combine errand needs so that many errands can be accomplished in one trip.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Drive your vehicle as though there is an eggshell between your foot and the accelerator when accelerating. When approaching a red light, take your foot off the gas pedal about a block before you reach it. This will save on your gas and brakes.