Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know that gas prices are soaring and now, more than ever, is the best time to put those fuel saving tips to good use. Below, I have compiled a few common, but none the less effective, tips for you to use to keep costs down.
- Check those tires! Poorly aligned and under inflated tires will surely waste gas by making your engine work harder to get from point A to point B.
- Keep your vehicle serviced. Get your oil changed and filters cleaned/replaced. Take your car to the dealership to have a diagnostic test done, and then take the results to your local mechanic where they will most likely be able to do the work for much cheaper.
- Add a fuel additive to your gas tank that will help keep the fuel injectors clean.
- For long trips (such as those to Campark Resorts :) use an online mapping service or a GPS system to map out your trip, they usually pick the shortest and fastest route to your destination, avoiding wrong turns and lengthy off-route detours.
- Stick to the speed limit. Speeding can decrease your gas mileage by up to 15%
- Keep your windows closed while driving at highway speeds, this avoids air drag.
- Don't accelerate too fast and avoid idling!
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