Did you know that you can convert your car to burn water, supplemental to gasoline, to increase your car’s fuel efficiency and reduce your fuel costs by more than 40%? LEARN MORE!
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Be honest, when you read an article about national gas prices and find that your costs are less than another region, you feel smug. It’s a short lived joy, however, because the same article probably told you that gas is less than 25 cents a gallon in Venezuela.
Chances are, you’ve never seen gas that cheap in your lifetime. At this point, you’d be grateful to fill up your tank and get change back from a hundred dollar bill!
Officially, every government blames the world crude oil prices. That’s the price per barrel that OPEC controls. As with any monopoly, when you control most of the supply, you get to control the prices. Continue Reading »
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Wayne Gerdes is credited with creating the term “hypermiling” as a conscious way to squeeze the most miles per gallon in fuel economy for any vehicle. The goal for drivers is to meet (or even exceed) the mileage of a comparable size hybrid vehicle.
If the driver happens to own a hybrid, then the challenge is to exceed the EPA ratings for that vehicle with smart driving tactics. Either way, it’s a game and you win at the pump.
Before you can improve your gas mileage, you have to know what your current miles per gallon are. If you have a new car, then you can find that information on the sticker. Even so, you need to test the mileage both in the city and on the highway as these differ for every vehicle.
You also need to have your car serviced and the motor tuned. A car that’s struggling to perform due to engine problems or a clogged fuel filter isn’t likely to get good gas mileage no matter how carefully you drive. Continue Reading »
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Hybrid drivers quickly went from quirky to trendy as gas prices hit new highs. Not only do these vehicles save gas, but they’re stylish cars from major manufacturers that you know and trust.
The design of a hybrid car also contributes to fuel economy. The engine is smaller and lighter than that of a conventional engine so hybrids requires less fuel to accelerate, idle or move up inclines.
Some hybrid vehicles have an electric motor or battery backup to use in traffic when a kick of extra power is necessary. With that backup, the hybrid is as flexible in getting around traffic as a conventional engine. Continue Reading »
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If you’ve passed by those “fuel booster” products before, chances are you’re now stopping to take a serious look. But which products really make a difference and which are just useless ways to spend more money?
Here are some of the new devices that claim gas mileage improvement:
Fuel additives have long been on the market at both automotive stores and discount retailers. Prices vary, as do the claims of success. There are brand name fuel additives as well as those created by entrepreneurs. Whatever you buy, just keep this in mind - once it gets into the fuel tank, it better be safe or you’re in for a monster repair bill! Continue Reading »
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Did you know that you can convert your car to burn water, supplemental to gasoline, to increase your car’s fuel efficiency and reduce your fuel costs by more than 40%? LEARN MORE!
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Saving money at the gas pump sounds like an impossibility, but don’t give up just yet! The best way to save money on gas starts with changing your driving habits before you arrive at the pump.
Hypermilers get criticized for radical gas saving maneuvers, like shutting off the engine and turning without power. But you don’t have to do anything that’s potentially unsafe to save gas. These are some simple, safe ways to conserve gas and save money: Continue Reading »
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