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.
A company in Portland, OR has been using various mixtures of Flexible Concrete for years and recently taking their mixture and refining it with the use of some NASA Level scientists they have made a flexible concrete, which is 500 times more resistant to cracking, 40% lighter and could help in the bumpy road issues, which destroy equipment and cause dangerous safety issues for traffic. There have been lots of roadway tests and the new flexible concrete has withstood the challenge.
I propose using these space age, technologically advanced, flexible concrete mixtures for circular tight on and off ramps, which will take up the kinetic energy of large trucks and cars, which move into the corner too fast. This will lower the 5,000 truck accidents from over turns per year and save countless car accidents and SUV rollover deaths. As the flexible concrete takes the kinetic energy from the vehicle it will give it back at the end of the turn like riding a wave on a surfboard. As long as we design the material for a certain speed of flex, it will take away the energy as you go into the turn for safety and then give it back to you as you finish the turn. Do you remember playing with hot wheel cars as a kid? Well how would you like to get a little energy back now that you are an adult? After all with fuel prices as high as they are it would be wise indeed to save a little energy, save your brakes and not have to step on that gas pedal so much? We are getting killed at the gas pump; lets take some back.
Simple ways to save money by improving your fuel economy—no matter what you drive, from top auto dealer RK Auto Group.
1. Regular check-ups pay off at the pump.
Whether you buy a new or used vehicle, fuel efficiency–good gas mileage–is high on the list of most buyers’ concerns. The difference between choosing a fuel-efficient car or one that guzzles gas, will either save or cost you money over the life of the vehicle, which could be substantial. Fuel efficiency varies widely from one car to the next. Obviously you can check the EPA rating for city/highway MPG on the window sticker, although most of us know the average car never reaches those numbers.
You can also check consumer guides, car magazines and Web sites, Web site forums or ask friends, relatives and co-workers which vehicles they recommend as fuel-efficient cars. Don’t buy more car than you need, as larger vehicles generally have bigger engines that are less fuel-efficient. Find the most fuel-efficient car in the size group you’re interested in, whether a two-seater, compact, mid-sized, SUV or pickup truck. There are several online sites where you can compare fuel consumption ratings of any car.
There are many ways to conserve fuel when driving; simple things you can do to increase your gas mileage. Recently I was at the gas station and I noticed that the price was above $3.00 per gallon for regular. I thought wow, I am glad I have a small car with me today? I looked over at a Soccer Mom, filling up her tank she looked at the pump with tears in her eyes and started to break down. I asked her what was wrong, only half suspecting it was the fuel prices. She said she had wanted to visit her mother next weekend how was in the hospital, but said she couldn’t. She said look at this. It said $109.09 and she said; “My card is already over limit and I will be surprised if they do not shut it off now.” Today gas is three-dollars a gallon soon if could be as high as $4.00?
I asked her what it usually cost to fill it up? She said something that shocked me; “Who said I filled it up?” In fact it was not on the “F” for full mark. Her trusty Suburban, which she bought for safety so she could take her four kids to various school, church and sporting events and practice is too expensive to drive. She said she could let her husband drive it, but it really did not fit in the parking structure at work too well and it kept getting door dings and side swiped when he used it. It did have marks on it, it was a nice vehicle indeed, even had what appeared to be shopping cart therapy marks from its over size in the stalls.
Maintain your car. Check your tires to make sure they have plenty of tread. Slipping tires are dangerous and they waste gas. Ask your car dealer or mechanic if you can use a lighter weight oil during the winter to reduce friction and save gas. Consider using a low-friction or synthetic oil to save gas. If it’s been awhile since you changed your air filter, check your owners manual to find the recommended changing interval. A new air filter can greatly improve your gas mileage. Consider an after-market low restriction air filter system. Not only can these improve your gas mileage, but they often come with permanent filter media that can be washed or cleaned and reused. The higher cost of the after-market filter can be offset by not having to buy new air filters. Check your tire pressure. As the temperature drops, so does your tire pressure. Low tire pressure is one of the most common causes of poor gas mileage and it can also wear your tires quicker and make your car handle badly. Check your tires regularly with a tire pressure gauge and make sure they’re at the manufacturer’s recommended settings. To find the recommended settings look in your owners manual or open your driver’s door and look for a sticker on the rear of the door near the latch mechanism. Some cars have different recommended pressures for the front and rear tires. Don’t overinflate your tires because that can make them wear out quicker and make your car handle poorly. Don’t run your car’s engine to warm it up. This is a common way people waste gas in the winter. See your owners manual for recommended warm-up time for your car. It’s usually less than a minute and often less than 15 seconds. Running your car’s engine longer wastes gas. If you live in a very cold climate, install an electric block heater to pre-heat your car’s engine. Consider bundling up in warmer clothes if comfort is an issue. If you’re out shopping, park in a sunny spot and let nature help keep your car warm for your return. Clear all ice and snow off your car before you start driving. In addition to being a lot of extra weight to haul around, ice and snow can increase wind resistance which also hurts gas mileage. Also make sure you’re not dragging around any more weight than absolutely necessary by removing unneeded items from your trunk. Remove your roof rack. If you use a roof rack for skis, snowboards, or other items, remove the rack when you’re not using it to reduce wind resistance. If you must leave the rack on, at least remove the equipment from the rack to minimize the mileage drop. Consider using an aerodynamic box-style container on your roof rack for your winter sports equipment. If you transport sports gear or other items in your trunk or inside your vehicle, remove them as soon as you’re done using them to save weight. Avoid the drive-through. It’s convenient to use drive-through lanes for coffee, food, or banking, but all that sitting in line wastes gas. Park your car and brave the cold to walk inside the eatery or bank and you’ll save gas. Bonus: Holiday gift suggestions to help save gas. For those on a budget, an accurate dial-type tire pressure gauge should cost you less than $15. Even the entry-level digital gauges are less than $20. Of course if you want a professional-quality gauge with superior accuracy or a digital gauge that tells you your tire pressure audibly, you can spend considerably more. If you’re shopping on a higher budget, consider a GPS navigator. These electronic marvels listen to radio signals from orbiting Global Positioning System satellites and calculate your location with amazing accuracy. They can display maps, give you step-by-step directions to your destination, and even tell you where to find the nearest restaurant, gas station, or hotel when you’re on the road. You’ll never have to worry about being lost and you’ll save gas by having a computerized navigator to direct you to your destination. The cost? An entry-level GPS navigator is under $90 and they range from there to over $1000 for a top-of-the-line model.
Scott Babb is the webmaster of http://www.gas-mileage-tips.com where you’ll find many more tips, tools, and resources to help you get better gas mileage, save money, and be kinder to the environment.
Starting a ride share or car pool program at your work is one of the easiest, yet least utilized ways for people to save gas, especially considering there really isn’t much work involved in setting it up.
First off - why should you spend your personal time setting up a carpool program for your work? Aside from the obvious reason of saving gas, here are a couple of benefits to taking part in a ride share program:
How you treat your tires actually goes a long way in determining what you spend on gas. Tires are often neglected because people do not know that they affect their gas mileage. A good tire maintenance culture will not only make your rides safer, it will also leave a little more in your pocket.
I will give a few tips that will help you improve you fuel economy, they are simple things. You may know about them, if you don’t they are here. If you already do, then refresh your memory and get the savings you so much deserve.
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Your mileage has certainly become a much more interesting topic in recent times. This is not because folks have just developed a new love for auto mechanics; it has to do with how much of our monthly spend goes to gas. The price of gas is still near all time highs and does not show any signs of dropping low enough to really make a difference. I will give you a few tips that will help you maximize your gas mileage.
You can get better gas mileage by changing your oil at regular intervals. If you’ve been putting off this important chore indefinitely you’ve built a drain on your finances without knowing. Time is money. But the time spent on changing your oil is saved at the gas station. Always remember what you’re losing otherwise. This will motivate you to do your oils as frequently as necessary.
The best fuel economy is possible if you take simple steps to change bad driving habits.
We are all guilty of some habits that waste gasoline.
Verucci has introduced their lasted 150cc scooter as the Viper 150 Turbo SE. With a look of a touring motorcycle like a Honda Goldwing the Viper Turbo will catch your and fool you as not believing this could be a scooter. With speed of 65mph that has you keeping up with all traffic plus the benefits of 60 to 80mpg is a real gas savings that you can bank on. Ridding scooters has become a way of life for many people being squeezed with the soaring gas prices since hurricane Katrina.
With more riders every year buying scooters it’s not just for one gender. More and more women are picking up on the scooter craze for fun and saving gas. Replacing the second car for running errands has become a main stay for women. A big reason for this is you sit on a scooter rather than straddle like a motorcycle. With TV ads using scooters to sell their wares with a pink scooter ridden by a pretty girl this just sets in motion the emotions needed for a scooter purchase. With a pink scooter you can really make an impression and some sites cater just to the female scooter rider.
With the escalating price of gas, buying a fuel-efficient car makes a lot of sense. Approximately 15% of new car buyers reject a model due to poor gas mileage. Nearly 40% of those consumers who eliminate a full-size SUV due to gas mileage ultimately purchase a midsize SUV instead, while nearly 20% purchase another model altogether. (J.D. Power and Associates, Sept. 2004.)
But even if you don’t currently own a fuel-efficient car, there are lots of ways you can improve the fuel efficiency of your present vehicle until you’re ready to purchase one of the best gas mileage cars. Your personal driving habits have a big effect on your fuel use and costs. You can better manage your vehicle operating costs as well as minimize the emissions it produces by driving less and more efficiently. Here are some tips to help. First, you need to know what kind of mileage you are getting. Calculate this by filling up your tank and recording the odometer reading-or you can reset your trip gauge to zero. Next time you get gas, fill the tank again and divide the miles you traveled between fill ups by the quantity of gas you bought on this fill-up. This is your car’s miles per gallon or mpg. If it’s pretty dismal, here’s how to turn your fuel guzzler into a fuel saver: Drive slower: The aerodynamic drag on your car increases noticeably the faster you drive. The drag force at 70 mph is about double that at 50 mph, so keeping speed down can increase your mileage considerably. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds over 60 mph. Each 5 mph above 60 mph is like paying an additional $.10/gallon for gas. Observing the speed limit is also safer for everyone.
Regular car care is very important. Not only will it save you money down the road, but it will also make driving your car much safer, right now. The majority of car breakdowns could have been prevented if the owners of the cars had simply maintained their cars better. Regular car care can help prevent the possibility of you being stranded on the side of the road.
Keeping regular care of your car can also help you increase your gas mileage. A car that has been poorly maintained will not run as well as one that as been maintained regularly. Simply taking your vehicle in for maintenance can greatly help you improve your gas mileage.
When you need to buy your next automobile make sure that fuel economy doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. Buying a compact car with good gas mileage is both friendly to the environment and your pocket book. You will enjoy the savings throughout the life of the vehicle.
There is a lot to consider when buying a car. If you are buying a used car the condition of the clutch, brakes, engine and transmission will play a huge role in how much that car will cost to operate. Even minor problems can result in $300 repairs.
Gas prices are at an all time high and there is no indication that they will be coming down any time soon. What if we could show you how to easily save 20% or more on gas? Here are some great tips that are guaranteed to save you big at the pump.
Start keeping track of your gas mileage so you can see how much you are paying and what you are or will be saving. Many cars will automatically tell you this in the digital display. If yours does not, the easiest way is to write down the amount of gas you put in at your next fill up. Then erase the odometer (press the single long button on your odometer display). When you get near empty, divide the miles driven by gallons used. This will give you your miles per gallon. This is good to know as it can tell you when something is wrong with your car. It will also show a noticeable improvement when you incorporate some of the tips below.