June 4th, 2008
Hidden Secrets on How to Save on Fuel Cost
1. Use the cheapest grade of gasoline / Not Top Off: Most cars run well on regular. Consult your owner’s manual to find out what is right for your vehicle.Regular fuel costs about 20 cents per gallon less than top quality.
2. Find the best price / limit buying when prices are high: Fuel prices can vary from 10% in just a few blocks away. Do not fill the tank during periods of high prices.
Alter Travel practices - Save up to 30%
3. Carpooling use of public transport and non-motorized options: riding the bus, carpooling, biking or walking instead of driving alone. Share a ride to work with a friend or two effectively double its fuel economy for the trip.
4. Take advantage of telecommuting and telecommunications technology: Many employers offer teleworking as an option. Use the computer and telephone to replace vehicle for business, shopping and services wherever possible.
Drive more efficiently - Save up to 20%
5. Don’t aggressively Drive / Drive the speed limit: Avoid aggressive driving and aggressive starts. All vehicles lose fuel economy at speeds over 55 mph. Driving 65 instead of 75 mph reduces fuel costs by 13%. Driving 55 would save 25%.
6. Reducing the use of air conditioning / Closing Windows: The use of air conditioning increases fuel costs by 13% to 21%. If it is quite cold, use the flow through ventilation instead of rolling the windows or using the AC.
7. Eliminate extra wind resistance and weight: Using a loaded roof rack increases fuel consumption. Transporting cargo inside your vehicle if you can. Removing unnecessary weight is better still.
8. Reducing the idling vehicles: cars today are designed to heat quickly. Avoid idling when they can, at idle is 0 miles per gallon.
Improving the efficiency of vehicle you drive - Save up to 50%
9. Keeping the vehicle efficiency of routine maintenance as prescribed by the owner’s manual will help your vehicle achieve its best fuel economy. Some elements of neglected maintenance, like a dirty air filter and low inflation of tires can increase your fuel costs up by 13%. When replacing your tires, replace with the same brand and model tires that were in his vehicle when he was nine. It has been estimated that if all Californians properly inflated and aligned their tires, we would save 300 million gallons of gasoline per year!
10. Drive or buy a high-performance fuel vehicle: Drive your most fuel-efficient vehicles whenever possible. When shopping, more fuel efficient vehicles and save up to 50%. Take the example of a hybrid-electric, a diesel vehicle, or even a motorcycle. The next best option is to buy more fuel efficient vehicles of the class of vehicle you are considering.
Think about possibly converting your vehicle to run on an alternative to gas,many can double or triple your mpg.There is a new method available that allows you to safely run your vehicle on water.