11 Ways to Save Gas, Save Money
(ContentDesk) September 16, 2005 -- With self-serve regular gas averaging more than $3 a gallon for the first time in U.S. history, everyone is looking for ways to conserve gas and save money. The editors of SheKnows.com have put together a list of 44 ways you can save money on gas. Here, find 11 of these tips. (Check out SheKnows.com/save-gas for the other 33 money-saving ideas.)1.
Drive smart: Aggressive driving (meaning quick acceleration, hard braking and speeding) wastes gas. In fact, it can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds, and by five percent on the city streets. 2. Choose wisely: Don't assume that neighboring gas stations will have the same prices -- check around. Also note that gas stations near freeways and popularly-traveled roads, as well as those in high-income areas, will charge more.
3. Just park it: Don't circle the lot hoping for a great parking space. Take the shortest route to a free space and walk from there. Circling doesn't just waste gas, but is usually ultimately slower than simply parking somewhere a little less convenient and walking. 4.
Get pumped up: Keep your tires properly inflated and aligned to increase gas mileage by up to three percent. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by nearly half a percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are also safer and last longer. 5. Be cool: If you're hot, don't open the windows -- they increase drag and decrease gas mileage, especially at highway speeds.
Ultimately, using the air conditioner is cheaper to run, though you should try to minimize your use of the AC. When you can, use the vents to bring in outside air. 6. Go the speed limit: Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional 15 to 20 cents per gallon of gas.
Is it worth it?7. Lock it up: If your tank isn't secured, get a locking gas cap. With prices so high, you're more of a target for siphoners if you're not locked up tight. Locking gas caps are available at most auto parts stores. 8.
Stay in tune: Fixing a car that is out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of about four percent (though your results will vary based on the kind of repair, and how well the job is done). 9. Close the gate: It's an urban myth that driving a pickup truck with the tailgate down will get better mileage by decreasing wind resistance. In fact, a study published by the National Research Council of Canada says that despite what you'd think, keeping it down (or using a mesh tailgate in its place) actually has the opposite effect. When the tailgate is up, a bubble of air forms in the truck bed, allowing air to flow more smoothly over and off the truck -- and without as much drag.
(A tonneau cover works best of all.)10. Re-think your route: Look into lesser-traveled routes where you can travel at a steady pace instead of joining in on rush hour traffic. (Your blood pressure will thank you for it, too.) 11. Figure it out first: Check maps (especially those online) before you go to make sure you know how to get where you're doing. You'll avoid the hassle, time spent and gas used by getting lost -- or by having to pull over for directions.
Want more ideas? Check out www.SheKnows.com/save-gas for the 33 more gas- and money-saving tips.About The SheKnows.com NetworkThe SheKnows.com Network is a comprehensive source of information for women, offering ideas, advice and support on a variety of topics, including budgets, dating, cooking, health, diet, fitness, pregnancy, parenting, beauty, fashion, work and much more. Look for SheKnows Diet & Fitness print magazine on newsstands in January. Visit the web for women online at www.SheKnows.com..
Schumacher Dismisses Speculations On BMW Issue
The leader of the Ferrari racing team and currently the second ranking Formula 1 driver, Michael Schumacher, had dismissed the spreading rumors that he is on his way to jump to another Formula 1 team in the near future.
The report was formulated during the release of the August edition of F1 Racing magazine. According to the report, Michael Schumacher's manager Wili Weber had a secret meeting with the senior directors of BMW Sauber Formula 1 team. The alleged meeting discussed about the possibility of Michael Schumacher to join the BMW Sauber racing lineup in the 2008 season of Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will cause Weber to earn billions of bucks. There is no report about the plans of BMW Sauber to support Ferrari by providing them BMW parts.
At the German Grand Prix press conference last Thursday, the media curiously asked Schumacher about the rumors and if he knows anything about the BMW...
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Flat Tire Fix It
Flat tires are one of the most common troubles that car owners and vehicle drivers encounter. This happens mostly when the owner or the driver do not give much attention to the car's tires. Keeping your cool when your car's tire runs flat would help you out a lot. After all, the situation could be remedied in no time at all.
First off, you should turn your car's flashers on as you slowly pull of the road.
Make sure that you park your car in an area which is away from any traffic. But it is also important that you are visible from the road and not secluded. If possible, try to find an area that is flat and level. Parking on inclines could make changing your flat tire quite a challenge. When you have already found your spot and have safely parked your car, make sure that you do inform other motorists that you are in some kind of car trouble.
Put up your flares.
Your car could actually roll while you are trying to fix the flat tire so...
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Flat Tire Fix It
Flat tires are one of the most common troubles that car owners and vehicle drivers encounter. This happens mostly when the owner or the driver do not give much attention to the car's tires. Keeping your cool when your car's tire runs flat would help you out a lot. After all, the situation could be remedied in no time at all.
First off, you should turn your car's flashers on as you slowly pull of the road.
Make sure that you park your car in an area which is away from any traffic. But it is also important that you are visible from the road and not secluded. If possible, try to find an area that is flat and level. Parking on inclines could make changing your flat tire quite a challenge. When you have already found your spot and have safely parked your car, make sure that you do inform other motorists that you are in some kind of car trouble.
Put up your flares.
Your car could actually roll while you are trying to fix the flat tire so...
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Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires
North America's largest tire maker was selected to provide its Goodyear Integrity tires for the 2005 Prius.
The tires are designed to offer a smooth ride -- essential to the fuel efficiency targets of the vehicle.The Prius, which qualifies as a "hybrid" vehicle, powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, has an EPA-estimated combined city/highway average rating of 55 miles per gallon. Driving the car at low speeds and by assisting the gas engine during acceleration the battery-powered motor helps save fuel and reduce emissions. No plug-in is required as coasting and decelerating recharge the motor's batteries. The Prius, now has a decent set of tires -- P185/65R15 Goodyear Integrity.
Built to favor fuel economy over luxurious touring or sporty auto crossing, the Goodyear tires roll quietly down the road and generate 0.76 g of sideways stick in the corners and 0.89 g in a straight line under braking.To draw attention to the increasing performance capabilities...
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The Story Behind the Mazda Navajo
In 1920, Jujiro Matsuda founded Mazda as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. It has been said that the mission of this vehicle manufacturer is to design and craft vehicles that are unique and different from the rest. If one would notice, the company has certainly put that in mind and has achieved such. Around the world and throughout the years, their cars has reached popularity status and rewarding recognition.
From manufacturing machine tools, Mazda, then known as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd.
shifted to producing automobiles instead. The first vehicle that the company introduced to the automobile world is the Mazda-Go. This made its debut in 1931 and was a vehicle with three wheels. The recognition for Mazda as an automaker and crafter however came later in 1960. This came with the production of the company's first vehicle with four wheels which was the Mazda R380 coupe.
Come the 1980s, the Ford Motor Company noticed Mazda. Later on, the former included...
The Story Behind the Mazda Navajo
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