Archive for 'General Fuel Saving Tips'
Don’t Let Gas Prices Spoil Your Summer Travel - Tips to Save Gas
As gasoline prices continue to set records and you find yourself spending more and more money at the gas pump, the prospect of taking that driving vacation trip seems more expensive than ever. You can travel and not break your budget on gas.
You can control your gas consumption. Remember, you the owner and operator of [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2008 under Driving Habits and Fuel Economy, General Fuel Saving Tips, Money Saving.
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Save Money on Gas: Know Your Commuting Costs!
Gas prices are now firmly entrenched at $4.00 per gallon. Every mile you drive is the most expensive it has ever been. Because of that you are probably starting to do away with some of the miles you used to drive.
Some of those miles are easy to forego such as an extra trip to the [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 under Driving Habits and Fuel Economy, Gas Prices, General Fuel Saving Tips, Money Saving.
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Increase Fuel Economy By Facing Your Number One Gas Consuming Enemy: Idling!
At over $4.00 per gallon, every drop of fuel is precious, or so I thought until I see people leave their cars idling while they run back into their house to get something they forgot. I see people idling their cars to keep cool in the air conditioning while waiting for their spouse to come [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 under Driving Habits and Fuel Economy, General Fuel Saving Tips, Money Saving.
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Another Day, Another Record Gas Price
Another day, another record gas price. It is almost expected now. Every day a new record is set for the price of a gallon of regular gas. According to the American Automobile Association it is now over $3.92 and approaching 4 dollars.
Will this price increase end? It will, but only temporarily. It may go back [...]
Posted: May 26th, 2008 under Driving Habits and Fuel Economy, Gas Prices, Gas Saving Scams, General Fuel Saving Tips, Money Saving.
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Make the Oil Companies and Auto Makers Happy: Buy Premium Gas!
Gas companies and auto makers love it when you buy premium gas. They like it so much that they try to perpetuate myths about high octane fuel. Myths like premium gasoline will lead to better fuel economy. Myths like premium gas will make your car perform better. Why do the oil companies and auto makers [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2008 under General Fuel Saving Tips.
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Save Gas and Money by Organizing Your Fill Ups
The two ways to save money buying gas is to pay less and use less. One of the best ways to use less gas, pay the best price and maximize savings is to plan ahead. Organizing when and where you fill up will go a long way to reduce the amount of gas you use.
Posted: April 26th, 2008 under Driving Habits and Fuel Economy, General Fuel Saving Tips.
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Well On Our Way To $4.00 Per Gallon
Oil And Gas Prices Hit High Again
Well On Our Way To $4.00 Per Gallon
Monday saw record highs for oil and gas. According to the AAA gas prices rose to a record high average per gallon of $3.50. Gasoline has risen 22 percent in the last year, and some analysts expect prices close to $4 a [...]
Posted: April 22nd, 2008 under General Fuel Saving Tips, Money Saving.
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Tips and Tricks to maximize your purchase at the gas pumps
1. Buy your gas in the morning or evening
Gasoline becomes denser in colder temperatures. Gas pumps are set to measure the volume of the fuel that you pump and not the density. If gas is denser then you are actually getting more gas in a gallon than you are getting when it is warmer and [...]
Posted: April 12th, 2008 under General Fuel Saving Tips.
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Neglecting Your Car’s Oil Will Cost You Gas!
A car that runs at it’s peak will produce the best fuel economy. Anything that interferes with peak engine performance will decrease fuel economy and cost you gas and money. That is the reason that proper oil maintenance of your engine is critical to maintaining good fuel economy.
Posted: April 8th, 2008 under Car Maintanance and Fuel Economy, General Fuel Saving Tips.
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Busting the Nitrogen Saves Gas Myth
Nitrogen as an alternative to air when filling tires seems to be gaining some popularity. The fact that Costco and other retailers are now offering nitrogen fills certainly points to nitrogen filled tires as becoming more mainstream. At almost $10 per tire does it really save fuel like it is claimed to do? Here are [...]
Posted: April 5th, 2008 under Car Maintanance and Fuel Economy, General Fuel Saving Tips.
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