Save Gas Money

Ways To Increase Fuel Economy

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When it comes to getting the most for your gas dollar sometimes just taking a little extra time to plan your trip can make a major difference in your car's fuel economy. In this article we will look at more ways to extend your gas dollars.

If at all possible try to anticipate the driving conditions that you will be taking on your route. If you know the traffic is heavy on a certain road try to take an alternate route.

This also applies to driving conditions that may cause you to tailgate or practice some other inefficient driving procedures.

The cleaner and smoother that your driving is the more fuel costs you will save. Take the time to plan your driving routes accordingly. You'll find that in the long run you're saving yourself frustration as well as money.

If at all possible you should try to avoid driving during peak rush hours. When the traffic is crawling along you'll be wasting gas and creating wear and tear on your car.

If you are heading home on a Friday night and know that your commute home is going to be one long slow crawl you may want to consider staying close to where you work and running some errands in the meantime.

There is no need to start your commute home only to find that you are sitting in traffic with your car idling.

If you are approaching a hill try to accelerate before you reach the hill. This will help you to use up less gas while you are climbing the hill in your car.

Remember to accelerate in a safe manner or you won't be able to use this gas saving tip. You in no way want to put your life, or the lives of others, in any danger.

If you drive at fast speeds using the wrong and often lower gears, you will reduce your fuel economy by as much as 40 percent.

If you are driving a standard vehicle make sure that you know how to properly operate the gears and know when to shift.

This is one of the common mistakes that many drivers make. By paying more attention to your driving techniques you will find that you can reduce some of your fuel costs.

Try to avoid the habit of keeping your foot on the brake, even lightly, when you are driving. When you rest your foot on the brake you use more gas than you would otherwise and you also will wear out your brakes much sooner.

If you find that you are keeping your foot on the brake without being aware of it you can try sticking a reminder note to yourself on the dashboard of your car. Start paying attention to your driving habits to see how important they are and to see how to improve your car's fuel economy.

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