Genuine Hype » save gas http://genuinehype.com What you need to know Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:53:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Gas-saving secrets at IncreasedMileage.com http://genuinehype.com/2008/03/26/gas-saving-secrets-at-increasedmileagecom/ http://genuinehype.com/2008/03/26/gas-saving-secrets-at-increasedmileagecom/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:13:00 +0000 admin http://genuinehype.com/?p=14 I am the first to admit that living a frugal lifestyle suits me just fine. So on Thursday, when the national average for unleaded regular gasoline hit $3.19 a gallon I went searching for better gas saving solutions. I found IncreasedMilieage.com Prices have gained about 40% since the beginning of the year, according to AAA and the U.S. Energy Department’s Energy Information Administration. With gas prices reaching all-time highs, consumers can save money by following these five off-the-beaten-track tips that I found on IncreasedMilieage.com.

1. Commute early/commute late

Hitting the road early, employees with flexible schedules can also try leaving work later. While it may be unappetizing to wait out evening traffic at the end of a long work day, it could be worth it.

In some cities, drivers can use an Internet service such as MyTraffic.com to see a specialized report about the driving conditions on a particular commute

2. Loose that SUV

Those who lease gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles may want to consider transferring their leases and switching to smaller, more efficient vehicles.

3. Plan ahead for fueling
Another cost-saving tip: Web users can compare gas prices at stations along a planned route, thanks to a service the American Automobile Association introduced earlier this year.

For example, on Thursday the online TripTik Travel Planner showed as much as a 16-cent-per-gallon price differential for regular gas at stations located within a few miles of each other in Pennsylvania. Plan a trip. (You’ll need to enter your ZIP code and then find the TripTik link under “Travel with AAA.)

4. Catch a ride with coworkers

Robert Gentile, director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Price Service, said some companies are putting up Intranet sites for employees to find colleagues living in their area who are willing to carpool. If you carpool with just one other co-worker, you save 50% on your gas bill.
Some companies also help out workers with a van pool, and by supporting bike-to-work days.

5. Down with drag
Reducing unnecessary drag that diverts engine power can also improve your fuel efficiency. One simple tip: Avoid carrying items, even empty racks, on top of your car.
Here are some more ways to save on gas, as recommended by Consumer Reports and others:

  • Get out of your car and walk, bike or use public transit.
  • Minimize driving with a cold engine by combining separate short trips into one longer trip.
  • Drive smoothly, avoiding hard acceleration and braking, and maintain a steady pace in top gear. Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds, according to FuelEconomy.gov, a government Web site.
  • Turn off your car rather than letting it idle for extended periods.
  • Keep your tires properly inflated, which can improve gas mileage by about 3.3%, according to FuelEconomy.gov.
  • Keep your car in good shape and well-tuned. Correcting a serious problem can improve mileage by up to 40%, according to FuelEconomy.gov.
  • Try to use regular gas unless the manufacturer indicates that premium is necessary.

    • really great and useful tips on how to save a fortune found at Increasemileage.com

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