Don't Be Fuel-ish...
Save at the Gas Station, too!
There are many little ways to save a lot, according to Paul Romriell of EXIT Realty Pocatello. Here are just a few... Choose the right octane gas for your car. The higher the octane, the higher the price. Avoid topping off your gas tank. Keep your tires inflated to the proper level. Keep up with engine maintenance. Avoid packing items on top of the car. It's better to place items inside the car or trunk. Stay within posted speed limits. Driving at high speeds uses more gasoline. Use cruise control; it helps maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, helps reduce fuel use. Avoid "jack-rabbit" starts and stops. "Use the air conditioner instead of rolling down windows", says Paul Romriell. Paul also adds, "New studies show that air conditioners are more cost effective than driving with windows down because the air drag effect is like driving with a small parachute behind your car". |
