There are ways that you can get to work that will help you save on gas consumption for your car.
1. When driving to work avoid the peak times for rush hours.
Ravaging the globe in biblical proportions is the Fuel Flu epidemic. Early signs include depleted budgets, indecision whether to drive or eat for the day, incessant complaining, and fear of the future.
Transport industries such as trucking, shipping, etc., found a temporary solution to the Fuel Flu – pass the rising fuel costs down to us consumers of such necessities as food, clothing and shelter.
Did you know that Conoco Phillips made a record of $3 billion in the first quarter of this year because the price of gasoline has almost doubled over the past year. If everyone just used the 30 powerful gas savings methods contained within this article–consumers would have saved billions of dollars in gasoline cost.
Listed below under four categories are 30 effective methods of doing so… no need to buy expensive add-on equipment.
Gas Pump Money Saving Tips
Gas prices are zooming sky high with no ceiling in sight. Do you remember when a gallon of unleaded cost $1.25?
It used to be that the US had some of the best cheap gas on the planet, but now gas prices are at unprecendented rates and climbing.
I won’t go into the political situations behind this at all.
Fuel costs affect every facet of life. Farm machinery, trucks, boats, trains, school buses, etc., all consume fuel in order to provide food, transportation, and products for us. We, the end consumers ultimately end up paying for rising fuel costs by higher priced foods, clothing, housing, education, transportation, etc., as well as our own fuel.
The impact on our transportation industry has far reaching consequences. The American Trucking Association already “…deeply concerned about the impact of diesel price increases on the motor carrier industry and on our national economy…”, offers tips for saving on fuel as well as naming truck stops providing the cheapest fuels, etc.
The real cause of our current energy crisis of skyrocketing fuel prices - leading to our gas pains at the pump - is our failure to create alternative energy resources. Ouch. Pointing the finger at ourselves? Not going to happen…we always need a villain as the cause of our woe.
We can look to Washington and blame our various administrations. Many of us were not even born to witness the gas rationing during World War II. However many of us recall the late 70’s and early 80’s and how we were – excuse my choice of words – “over the barrel” when it came to crude oil prices. Following the lead of President Jimmy Carter, we turned our thermostats to 68?? degrees in the dead of winter in an effort to conserve energy.
Can anybody remember the good old days when we could buy gas for less than a buck?
Back in roaring 90’s we could drive around in our SUVs at little expense. Heck back then I could fill up my 20 gallon tank for less than twenty bucks if I knew where to get cheap gas. It seemed that naive the OPEC and economic recession could help drive you fuel costs $2.00 a gallon. A few years later a war in the Middle East along with hurricane lead gas prices briefly over $3.00 a gallon. Sadly the golden days of low gas prices have come and gone. If you’re a smart consumer you do more than just live in hope for gas prices to drop; you need to consider your vehicles fuel efficiency. The Energy Information Administration estimates that the United States consumes over 20 million barrels (840 millin gallons) of petroleum products each day, almost half of it in the form of gasoline used in over 200 million motor vehicles with combined travel over 7 billion miles per day. A fluctuation in gas costs of even a few cents could cost American consumers millions of dollars Here are 4 suggestions of where you can lower your gas costs: 1. Your Car Whether you drive a used SUV or brand new compact economy car your auto maintenance will have an influence on your fuel costs. If you want to maximize your vehicles ability to utilize fuel I would recommend the following: Get those regular tune-ups This sounds like common sense for most folks but some people wait a little too long to get that much needed oil change. The EPA predicts that fixed a faulty oxygen can save you up to 40% in fuel cost. Replace your air filters They’re inexpensive and easy to replace. The EPA estimates that keeping your air filters fresh could save you up to 10% on fuel. Keep your tires properly inflated Under inflated tires can lower your gas mileage by up to 3%. They also cause your tires to wear out quicker. You should check your tires PSI at least once a month. 2. Your Commute A shortcut on the road might short change your fuel economy plan if you’re not careful. Your fuel economy can be influenced by multiple variables Avoid the stop and go Getting caught in the morning and afternoon rush hour does more than just give you headache. It causes your vehicle to consume more fuel since your spending more time idling in traffic. If possible try avoiding the rush hour by either leaving earlier or later (if the boss is okay with it). Also try to stay on the highways were you will experience fewer stop and goes. The quality of road can influence your cars fuel economy. The EPA also recommends using cruise control and overdrive gears when possible. Unnecessary Objects Some people consider their cars as an extension of their rooms. Heavy objects can increase the drag on your vehicle decreasing your fuel economy. If you are on road trip it is recommended that you put objects (such as skis) inside your vehicle to reduce aerodynamic drag if possible. 3. Your Lead Foot Driving like you’re in the grand prix and trying to save money on fuel is like going in two directions at once. In fact the EPA predicts that driving at speeds at an access of 60 mph increases aerodynamic drag and can drastically reduce fuel economy. You also increase your risk of getting in an accident or getting a very expensive speeding ticket. Slow down! 4. Your Gas Station It can be tempting at times to give in and purchase gas from that nice convenient looking gas station. Its modern look and feel can lull you into spending a couple extra dollars. If you are like most folks you are probably filling up at least once if not twice a week. Those few extra dollars can really add up.
With gas prices across the nation at or near all time highs driving is becoming increasingly expensive. Everyone is looking for a way to save on gas, so we have comprised a list of five very practical steps you can take to significantly increase your gas mileage.
5. Check your tire pressure. Under inflated tires will not only cause you to go through tires more quickly, but it can also cost you gas mileage. For every 1 PSI under-inflated your tires are you loose 0.4% gas mileage. If your tires are 5 pounds under-inflated, your loosing 2% of your gas mileage.
If you know the smart way to purchase your gas you can save a considerable amount of money. The following strategies could save you 4 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent or even 14 percent of your gas costs.
In this article you will learn the secret to using two strategies that together should provide you with a significant discount on your gas costs.
There are a lot of articles circulating the media these days that cover the issue of saving money on gas. We are simply not used to paying such high prices for a commodity that has not been a major part of people’s budgets in the past decade or so. Those of us that track our expenses have experienced the shock of looking through the Fuel / Gas sections of our credit card statements and seeing the total for the month go up by several hundred dollars. Our natural reaction is one of anger and outrage. After we are done complaining about the politics and big fat oil companies, we realize that we have to deal with the situation regardless of who or what caused it.
Even a person with an average IQ does not need an expert to tell her that she could save money if she performed proper maintenance and inspection of her vehicle, such as oil and air filter changes, tire rotation and proper inflation. Yet, this sort of advice is what dominates the mainstream media, from online publications and blogs to traditional newspapers. Let’s look at some of these intelligence-insulting pieces of advice from the so-called consumer experts out there.
The first successfully designed, engineered and launched hybrid car was by Ferdinand Porsche all the way back in 1899. How surprisingly long ago it has been since the first hybrid car and only of recent years have we been able to find a way to bring hybrid cars to the home users.
With the continual rise in the cost of gasoline, most consumers welcome the new breed of cars in the form of hybrid cars. Hybrid cars use multiple propulsion systems to provide power. It combines the use of gas and also electric to power up the car. Hybrid cars are comparatively smaller than the usual internal combustion engines and have been known to save consumers quite a bit of money every month on gas.