From the ArcaMax Publishing, Automotive Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/automotive/s-551556-106889
Article: With gas prices sky high most people who drive have an
interest in ways they can make their automobile more fuel efficient
and save as much money as possible. Whilst there are no fuel saving
tips that may keep your automobile full of gas without filling up,
there are some tips that actually will help you save money on fuel
over the future. All these tips focus on making your vehicle more fuel
efficient.
Fuel Efficiency Tip #1: Drive When You Crank Up - This might appear
obvious, but as quickly as you crank up your automobile you should
drive off. However, many people crank up and leave the car idling for
a while. Instead of this, when you crank up drive off and only keep
your auto running when it is totally mandatory.
Fuel Efficiency Tip #2: Don't Ride the Brake - Many drivers hit the
brake more often than is required. In addition there are a few drivers
that slow down for a braking automobile when they could easily switch
lanes. Not riding the brake can raise your fuel efficiency by almost
30 percent, so this is a great tip you should follow.
Fuel Potency Tip #3: Turn Off Your Automobile If You're Stopping for
Over Ten Minutes - You should switch off your car to keep fuel
efficiency at its top and not burn more gas than is necessary.
Fuel Potency Tip #4: Don't Turn Off Your Car If You're Stopping for a
Moment - When stopping for less than five minutes don't turn off your
vehicle because the quantity of gas used to crank up is more than you
would burn in that short time period.
Fuel Potency Tip #5: Inflate Tires Properly - Too many drivers never
think of their tires, unless one goes flat. However, having tires that
are correctly inflated can save fuel and make your automobile more
fuel efficient, saving you money. Because of this, you should check
your tire pressure on a regular basis.
While gas prices don't seem like they will be dipping considerably in
the next few months every tip to help make your car more fuel
efficient is helpful. So, follow the above fuel tips and you'll see
that over time your auto actually is more fuel efficient.
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