I'm sure you all have noticed that the gas prices are getting ASTRONOMICAL again. Just today I put $25 in my tank and got about 6 gallons of gas in return--and that's a generous estimate. And while the presidential candidates are pontificating and strategizing on how to get us better gas rates IN THE FUTURE, if you are like me, your' pockets are suffering in the now!
So today I impart on you all some tips, snatched from CNN.com, on how to increase your car's fuel economy. In other words, the following tips won't save you money at the pump, but... they may help you use the expensive gas you put in your care more efficiently.
Tips for Improving Fuel Economy
- Make sure that your car's regular maintenance needs are met. That means get that oil changed, make sure you have a clean air filter, and that your spark plugs are working properly.
- Tire pressure is huge. Check your tire pressure to make sure its at the correct level suggested by the manufacturer. You can find the appropriate levels in your manual or on the inside door jamb of your car. Low pressure=waisting gas.
- Slow down, cool out. Speeding and aggressive driving is not only DANGEROUS, but it waists gas too!
- Pack light. Follow Erykah Badu's advice, and "pack light/yea, yea, yea,yea, yea, yea" ("Bag Lady"). But seriously, carrying around unnecessary junk--or people ;-)--will weigh your vehicle down, which forces the engine to burn more gas per mile. So clean out your trunk, back seat, etc.
To watch the CNN video and get more tips for improving your fuel economy, visithttp://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/05/03/seg.saving.gas.cnn
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