kakatiya Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 As you turn your key in the ignition, you notice the hand on your fuel gauge nearing that dreaded red line beside the "E." It's that time again – time to fill up. If you drive a car, odds are you would like to learn how to save money on gas. Check out some of these suggestions. Turn off the air conditioner. Using the air conditioner increases fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent. Roll down your windows, instead. If you are traveling more than 60 mph, however, open windows increase drag. In this case, the air conditioner is a better choice. Streamline. Make your car more aerodynamic by removing roof racks and bicycle carriers that create wind resistance. Lighten your load. Remove excessive weight from your car. According to "547 Ways to be Fuel Smart" by Roger Albright, a reduction of 200 pounds typically improves fuel economy by nearly 5 percent. Drive the speed limit. The faster you go, the more gas you use. According to transport authorities, driving 70 mph uses up to 9 percent more fuel than driving 60 mph and up to 15 percent more than driving 50 mph. Drive smoothly. Acceleration and deceleration use the most fuel, so anticipate what is coming and gradually adjust your speed. On the open road, use cruise control to maintain a constant speed. Also, avoid rough surfaces, which increase fuel consumption by up to 30 percent. To comply with this tip, pretend grandma is in the back seat drinking coffee. You wouldn't want her to spill or throw out her neck. Plan ahead. If you are planning a road trip, leave early in the day when the traffic is light. Adjust your eating schedule if necessary, and stop for meals when the traffic gets heavy. Don't let it idle. In the winter months, your car often needs time to warm up. Once it has warmed up, however, make sure it does not idle for more than a minute. Also, if you are waiting to pick someone up, turn off the car. Letting it idle uses more gas than turning off the vehicle and restarting it. Don't rev the engine. Although it might make you feel cooler than John Travolta in Grease, refrain from revving the engine. It wastes fuel by pumping raw gasoline into the cylinder walls and washing away a film of oil that protects them. Maintenance: Change the oil. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for regular oil changes and tune-ups. Clean oil improves fuel consumption by reducing the wear caused by friction of moving engine parts. Replace the air filter. Change your car's air filter regularly. A dirty filter results in less air flow, which puts more pressure on the engine and burns up more gas. A clogged filter can cost you 1 mpg. Adjust the fan belt. Adjust the tension on the fan belt with a wrench. If the belt is too tight, it makes the engine work harder and uses up more gas. When the engine is not running, the belt should give a little to finger pressure. Change the spark plugs. Spark plugs make a significant difference in the amount of gas mileage your car gets. In fact, worn out spark plugs can cost you 2 mpg. Changing spark plugs, however, is a job for trained technicians only. Pump up the tires. Under-inflated tires cause rolling resistance that can cost you as much as 1 mpg. The recommended tire pressure for your car can usually be found on a plate located on the car door. In addition to following these tips, start keeping a mileage record. It will help you know when it's time for a tune-up. Although filling your tank is inevitable, there are many ways you can reduce the amount of gas you use. By following the suggestions listed above, you can protect the environment, ease your financial burden, and slow the gauge's inevitable arc toward "E."
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