Gas is getting more and more expensive and if you have a long commute or if you just like to drive, the gas bill can become a burden.
Luckily there are a lot of ways to save gas without investing in a new car or in snake oil add-on kits. I’ll show you seven ways that are commonly available and easy to do.
1. MAINTAIN HIGH ENOUGH TIRE PRESSURE
Driving with under inflated tires is not only dangerous as the tires could overheat, it also uses more gas than inflated tires.
Inflate the tires to the maximum allowed by your cars manuals, and periodically check the pressure using a good pressure gauge.
Many hypermilers inflate their tires more than that, to the maximum pressure printed on the sidewalls of the tires themselves. This is often as much as 50 percent more than what the car manufacturer recommends and it will give additional gas savings due to lesser rolling resistance.
This comes at the cost of a harder more uncomfortable ride though. And I can’t recommend you outright to do this, even if it’s safe, as there is a possibility of uneven tire wear in some conditions. Continue reading ‘Improved Fuel Economy – 7 Simple Steps That Save You Gas’ »