Over the past ten years, Americans have watched their gas
money shrink year after year. The economy still not anywhere near being where
it should be is making is more difficult
for more Americans to save on gas money. Here are eight ways to save on
gas money.
If you think you know every trick there is to saving gas money?
Here are some strategies to save on gas that aren't common knowledge. (You will
need Overdrive Cruise control Shaded parking spots and radial tires to save on
gas.)
Step 1. Go on -- enjoy your air conditioner on the highway.
Consumer Reports says that AC's gas-guzzling reputation is undeserved. And, at
higher speeds, opening the windows or sunroof can hurt on gas miles by
increasing drag.
Step 2. Don't fill up your tank until you're practically on
empty; the less fuel you're toting, the lighter your car, and the more gas
money you will save.
Step 3. After filling up your car, turn the nozzle upside
down before you remove it from your tank. You'll get another half a cup of gas
that's stuck in the hose that will save on gas money.
Step 4. Tighten your gas cap after filling up so you don't
let any precious fuel evaporate. Try to park in the shade. This will also help
save on gas by preventing evaporation.
Step 5. Put your car in overdrive for highway driving. It
lowers your RPM, or revolutions per minute, which saves you gas money. Check
your owner's manual for the recommended speed at which you may use overdrive.
If you're due for new tires, get radials; they improve gas miles by two or
three percent saving you gas money.
Step 6. Stay in one lane as much as possible; weaving uses
up more gas money.
Step 7. Use cruise control when you're on a flat highway,
where it can increase gas miles by 7%. But don't use it on uneven roads, where
it's not efficient.
Step 8. Turn off all electronics and climate controls before
you cut the engine. With the extras off, your engine won't have to strain so
hard to restart, leading to better gas miles.
Did you know The
Model T got 15 miles per gallon, just three mpg less than the average SUV.
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