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Ten
Ways To Save On Fuel Costs Motorists
looking to save on gas needn't drive around looking for gas station with low
prices at the pump. The
answer is right under the hood. That's because more frequent air filter
changes can improve your vehicle's gas mileage by as much as 10 per cent,
the Car Care Council says. The filter keeps dirty particles from damaging
the inside of your engine and helps it run more efficiently. The council,
a consumer advocacy group that promotes vehicle maintenance, recommends
checking the filter each time you change the oil every 4,000-5,000 km. Other
fuel-saving measures include keeping tires properly inflated, reducing your
load and avoiding long idles. "You
can't control the price of gas, but you can control how much gas you burn by
proper We
compiled 10 key fuel-saving tips and estimated fuel savings from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Car Care Council and the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But
before motorists start calculating potential savings, all of the agencies
we contacted cautioned that gas mileages are only estimates. The number of
kilometres that you see per litre of gas will vary depending on such factors
as the rate of speed driven and the amount of city driving versus highway
driving. The latter requires fewer stops and starts. One
immediate step a driver can take is observing the speed limit. Aggressive
drivers can save money if they ease up on the gas and brakes, according to
the Car Care Council. You can save gas by observing the speed limit and
using cruise control during highway driving. Using
the manufacturer's recommended levels of octane gas and grade of oil also
makes a difference. Luxury and high-performance cars usually require premium
gas, which has a higher level of octane to prevent engine knocking or
rattling in some vehicles. But most vehicles do just fine on regular gas. The
FTC says using premium gas in place of regular adds no additional benefits
for cars that don't require it. And using a lower grade of oil than what is
recommended save you money at the pumps, according to the EPA, which publishes
fuel-saving tips at www.fueleconomy.gov, a consumer information. Web
site jointly maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .and the EPA. Watching
your weight also fattens your wallet. Piling a lot of heavy items on the
roof rack can create additional cargo space, particularly in small cars, but
it will also decrease fuel economy by 5 per cent, according to the FPA, What's
more, car owners should beware of businesses advertising gas-saving products
that promise to improve fuel economy, some by as much as 20 per cent. These
include fuel additives that claim to improve fuel economy and ignition
devices that attach to an existing ignition system or replace part of the
original system. The FTC and EPA warn that such claims are false. Bottom
line: If a new car isn't in your immediate future, don't sweat. By
making a few lifestyle changes, you can get some relief at the gas pump. Article compliments of the Boomtown Morning News, Shaunavon, SK. |
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