Don't Let Low Gas Prices Sway You From Getting A Hybrid
America has been in love with cars since they first hit the road, but things changed a couple of years ago. Remember the day you went to the gas station to fill up and the price read $4.00 for a gallon of gas? I do and remember thinking what the heck is going on.
Pain at the pump has made people look into hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles in record numbers. But, you really don't have to run out and buy a new car. There are some things you can do with the car you already have to improve gas mileage.
#1 Change your air filter on a regular bases -- Your car has an internal combustion engine. That means the fuel mixed with air is what makes the engine work. If your air filter is clogged up you could be losing up to 10% of your fuel efficiency. Change the air filter a couple times a year. It is actually very easy and very inexpensive. It is seriously something you can do yourself, usually for under $10.
#2 You don't need to floor it all the time -- Seriously, you are not a NASCAR driver (well, you might be) you don't need to put the pedal to the floor. Ease into it and you will definitely be a more efficient driver.
#3 Low speeds on the highway = better gas mileage -- Use your cruise control if you have one. The more consistent you keep your speed, the better mileage you will get. It may not be fun, but it will keep money in your wallet.
#4 Regularly service your car -- I don't know why people don't do this. I mean, come on. It tells you right in the manual when you get the car serviced. Do it. Heck, so cars even have maintanace monitors that will flash and tell you when things need to be serviced. Listen to it.
#5 Sweat it out to save at the pump -- Especially in older cars that don't recycle air through the cabin. If you can roll down the window, mostly if you have a older car, do it. You will save at the pump.
These are easy things to do. Doing all or just a handful could greatly increase the money you keep in your pocket. - 2368
Pain at the pump has made people look into hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles in record numbers. But, you really don't have to run out and buy a new car. There are some things you can do with the car you already have to improve gas mileage.
#1 Change your air filter on a regular bases -- Your car has an internal combustion engine. That means the fuel mixed with air is what makes the engine work. If your air filter is clogged up you could be losing up to 10% of your fuel efficiency. Change the air filter a couple times a year. It is actually very easy and very inexpensive. It is seriously something you can do yourself, usually for under $10.
#2 You don't need to floor it all the time -- Seriously, you are not a NASCAR driver (well, you might be) you don't need to put the pedal to the floor. Ease into it and you will definitely be a more efficient driver.
#3 Low speeds on the highway = better gas mileage -- Use your cruise control if you have one. The more consistent you keep your speed, the better mileage you will get. It may not be fun, but it will keep money in your wallet.
#4 Regularly service your car -- I don't know why people don't do this. I mean, come on. It tells you right in the manual when you get the car serviced. Do it. Heck, so cars even have maintanace monitors that will flash and tell you when things need to be serviced. Listen to it.
#5 Sweat it out to save at the pump -- Especially in older cars that don't recycle air through the cabin. If you can roll down the window, mostly if you have a older car, do it. You will save at the pump.
These are easy things to do. Doing all or just a handful could greatly increase the money you keep in your pocket. - 2368
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