Archive for the ‘Common Sense’ Category
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 ...
Posted in Common Sense, Miscellaneous | 28 Comments »
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 ...
Posted in Common Sense, Planning Ahead | 1 Comment »
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 ...
Posted in Common Sense, Driving Habits | No Comments »
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 ...
Posted in Common Sense, Driving Habits | 2 Comments »
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 ...
Posted in Car Maintenance, Common Sense | 9 Comments »
