Even The Cheapest Gas Prices May Want You To Get A Hybrid
America has been in love with cars since they first hit the road, but things changed a couple of years ago. Remember the day you went to the gas station to fill up and the price read $4.00 for a gallon of gas? I do and remember thinking what the heck is going on.
Hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles have gotten a lot more attention since then. Are there things you can do to make the car you have more efficient? You bet there is.
#1 On a regular bases, change the air filter -- Your car has an internal combustion engine. That means the fuel mixed with air is what makes the engine work. If your air filter is clogged up you could be losing up to 10% of your fuel efficiency. Change the air filter a couple times a year. It is actually very easy and very inexpensive. It is seriously something you can do yourself, usually for under $10.
#2 Drive correctly -- This is a simple one, yet nobody ever thinks about it. Most people keep their foot on the gas pedal and brake pedal longer than they should. You don't need to gun it and you don't need to wait until the last minute to brake. Try it. And you may see between 5-10% better fuel efficiency.
#3 Drive the speed limit on the highway -- Driving at the posted speed limit my not be fun and exciting but, it will definitely help with your fuel consumption. Use the cruise control when possible. The more consistent you keep your speed the less gas you will use.
#4 See your mechanic twice a year -- Your car will flat out last longer if you get the scheduled services. Not only that, it will be as fuel efficient as it possible can, so do yourself a favor and see your local mechanic a couple of times a year. I can hear you groaning now.
#5 Your air conditioning kills gas mileage -- Especially in older cars that don't recycle air through the cabin. If you can roll down the window, mostly if you have a older car, do it. You will save at the pump.
These are easy things to do. Doing all or just a handful could greatly increase the money you keep in your pocket. - 21393
Hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles have gotten a lot more attention since then. Are there things you can do to make the car you have more efficient? You bet there is.
#1 On a regular bases, change the air filter -- Your car has an internal combustion engine. That means the fuel mixed with air is what makes the engine work. If your air filter is clogged up you could be losing up to 10% of your fuel efficiency. Change the air filter a couple times a year. It is actually very easy and very inexpensive. It is seriously something you can do yourself, usually for under $10.
#2 Drive correctly -- This is a simple one, yet nobody ever thinks about it. Most people keep their foot on the gas pedal and brake pedal longer than they should. You don't need to gun it and you don't need to wait until the last minute to brake. Try it. And you may see between 5-10% better fuel efficiency.
#3 Drive the speed limit on the highway -- Driving at the posted speed limit my not be fun and exciting but, it will definitely help with your fuel consumption. Use the cruise control when possible. The more consistent you keep your speed the less gas you will use.
#4 See your mechanic twice a year -- Your car will flat out last longer if you get the scheduled services. Not only that, it will be as fuel efficient as it possible can, so do yourself a favor and see your local mechanic a couple of times a year. I can hear you groaning now.
#5 Your air conditioning kills gas mileage -- Especially in older cars that don't recycle air through the cabin. If you can roll down the window, mostly if you have a older car, do it. You will save at the pump.
These are easy things to do. Doing all or just a handful could greatly increase the money you keep in your pocket. - 21393
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