Archive for the ‘Common Sense’ Category

Rules of Thumb Put to The Test

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

A lot of times on Daily Fuel Economy Tip, I write about various rules of thumb.  For example: For every extra 100 pounds you carry in your car, you decrease your gas mileage by up to 2% For every 5 miles per hour you drive above 55 mph, you reduce your gas ...

Fuel Economy Tip - Adjust Your Commute Time

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

Today's tip will help you save gas and help you avoid getting stuck behind a school bus that seemingly stops at every corner to pick up kids, adding 15 minutes to your commute. Adjust your commute to avoid school traffic. Now that most schools are back in session, your morning commute is ...

Fuel Economy Tip - Watch the Clutch

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Today's tip probably falls under the realm of extremely obvious, but it is still a good reminder for those of you who drive manual transmission vehicles. Make sure you're not resting (even slightly) your left foot on the clutch as you're driving down the road. Like I said, this is a pretty ...

Fuel Economy Tip - Your Right Foot Makes All the Difference

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Today's tip will point out three relatively simple driving habits you can change - all of which involve your right foot - that can help increase your car's gas mileage by up to 33%. 1. Watch your speed. According to FuelEconomy.gov, for every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph, you are ...

Fuel Economy Tip - Reduce the Use of “Electrical Devices”

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006

Today's tip is along the same idea as the headlights tip, only it's a little more broad. Minimize the use of your car's "electrical devices." Here's what I mean by "electrical devices": Rear window defrost Radio Navigational systems Dome lights Power locks and windows Plug-in DVD players While this certainly isn't an all-inclusive list, I think you catch my ...