44 Ways to Save Gas

1.     Walk or ride your bike  

2.     Car-pool and share the costs

3.     Take the shortest route possible instead of going the scenic route

4.     Organize all your errands into one trip

5.     Avoid rush-hour and other peak traffic times and bottleneck traffic areas.

6.     Make phone calls to see if the places you want to go are open and have what you want.

7.     Call for deliveries or order goods by mail.

8.     Do all your grocery shopping once weekly.

9.     Get your older kids to run some errands for you while they're out.

10.   Don't keep heavy items in back of your vehicle, more weight uses more gas.]

11.   Use public transportation if possible.

12.   Look around for the lowest-cost gas stations in your area

13.   Don't speed, cars get approximately 21% more mileage at 55 mph than at 70 mph

14.   Use cruise control on long highway trips, it can cut your costs by approximately 14%

15.   Leave earlier instead of speeding to get somewhere

16.   When starting your car, don't idle for more than 30 seconds, today's cars are        designed to be driven almost immediately

17.   If you must stop for more than 30 seconds, such as waiting for fast food or at a  drive-in bank, it's more fuel efficient to turn off the engine and restart your car       instead of idling

18.   Drive with a steady foot, don't jiggle the accelerator. Allow your car to coast to save gas

19.   Keep tires properly inflated

20.   Use air conditioning only when necessary

21.   Avoid jackrabbit starts, press the accelerator slowly when starting

22.   Avoid panic stops, coast to stop at traffic lights if possible

23.   Remove items that cause wind resistance, such as luggage racks

24.   Release the emergency brake before driving

25.   Don't rev the engine after stopping, just before turning it off. This wastes gas and   wears out cylinders

26.   Listen to radio traffic reports and avoid traffic jams, accidents, and other delay areas

27.   Make sure your gas cap fits properly, use a cap that locks

28.   Use the lowest octane gas that won't make your engine knock

29.   Only use your right foot for accelerating and braking, so you won't be riding the   brake. The only reason to use your left foot to brake is if you have slow reaction >        time

30.   Shift into high gear as soon as possible. If you have automatic transmission, lift your foot from the acceclerator slightly sooner

31.   Pass other cars as soon as you see you're overtaking them, don't wait

32.   Keep your car tuned up on a regular basis for top fuel efficiency

33.   Keep the brakes properly adjusted, dragging brakes increase resistance and waste gas

34.   Drive as small a car as possible for your needs, small cars use only about half as much gas as larger vehicles

35.   Avoid gas-consuming options such as air conditioning, power windows and locks, and automatic transmission

36.   If you live in a hot climate, get a car with light colored exterior and interior to avoid heat build-up. Tinted glass also helps

37.   Use radial tires for less friction

38.   Don't weave between traffic, the more use of pedals and steering wheel uses more gas

39.   Don't overfill your gas tank, it could leak when going up a steep hill

40.   Don't use snow tires or chains unless absolutely necessary, they make your      car work harder and use more gas

41.   Build up speed before you get to steep inclines, then maintain your speed on the slope, then coast down the other side

42.   Keep wheels aligned for better mileage and longer tire life

43.   Record all gas purchases for tax deductions.<

44.   Get a conference room, hold your meetings online.

Regards,

Denny Kessler
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