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Saving Money at the Pump
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Gas prices are higher than ever, so you’re likely to see more
advertising for "gas-saving" products. Yes, we want to improve
on fuel efficiency, but are these products really helping? Or
are they just taking an extra bite out of our already shrinking
car budget?
The truth is, you should be suspicious of any gas-saving claims
for certain devices or oil and gas additives. Even for the few
gas-saving products that have been found to work, the savings
have been miniscule.
You’ll see all sorts of claims and testimonies. "This
gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent."
Yeah, yeah. Actually, the EPA has tested over 100 of these
supposed gas saving doo-hickies, and none of them were found
to do the job well.
Some of the products can even damage your car. So much for
cost savings! Please be skeptical of advertising claims for
gas saving devices.
Here’s another quote you might read. "This gas-saving device is
approved by the Federal government." Actually, no government
agency endorses gas-saving products for cars. If the seller
claims the EPA has evaluated its product, ask for a copy of the
report, or check http://www.epa.gov for information. Ah, I love
the power of the internet.
If you want to save money at the pump, try these tips. They’ll
serve you much better than some snake oil product.
Buy only the octane level gas you need.
The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. It’s a fact.
Use overdrive gears during highway driving. This also saves
wear on your engine.
Use cruise control on highway trips.
Avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration. That means no
tailgating! This tip alone can improve your fuel economy by
5 to 10 percent. Sudden starts and sudden stops are wasteful,
not to mention the barf factor involved for those of us who
get car sick.
Unnecessary idling wastes fuel.
Avoid carrying excess weight in your trunk.
Keep your engine tuned. Engine troubles can increase fuel
consumption by as much as 10 to 20 percent.
Make sure your tires are properly inflated and aligned.
Check them once a month. Under-inflated tires increases
fuel consumption by six percent.
Change your oil.
Check and replace air filters regularly. Clogged filters can
cause up to a 10 percent increase in fuel consumption.
There’s no need to buy products that cost you more money than
they save. These little fuel saving tips can add up to an extra
hundred bucks or so in your pocket each year!
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