How to improve the gas efficiency of your car without getting a new car.
Are you finding gas prices unbearable? Do you have to sacrifice more just to commute back and forth? The good news is that with increasing gas prices you can improve the gas efficiency of your car.
First, you have to change the way you drive. With the increase speed limits and impatience of other drivers, you may now find your self burning more gas. Here are some tips.
* Lower your speed. The optimal speed is 45 mph. The faster you go the more gas you use.
* Turn your car off when you have to wait for longer than 30 seconds. Your car burns more gas when it is idle.
* If you have cruise control use it. This will give you a constant speed, which will conserve gas.
* Take it easy on your brakes. The more you stop and go the more gas you consume. Everytime you press your brakes you consume gas.
* Start slowly. We all have the tendency to take off at a traffic light. Pretend there is a cup of water on your hood. Try not to spill that cup of water when you take off.
The next step you need to take is routine car maintenance. By keeping your car running smoothly you can prevent unneeded gas waste. Here are some tips.
* Check the tire pressure on your car every week. When tires are properly inflated you can increase the gas efficiency significantly.
* Keep you car tuned up. Your car might be using more gas because it needs new spark plugs. Check them and see if it is time to get a tune up.
The final step, might be the weight of your car. You might have many unneeded items in your car that weighs it down. Check your trunk and see if you can lighten the load some. Throw your trash out. A little bit makes a lot of difference.
With rising gas prices, we all need to learn how to drive effectively. You might need to stop driving as much to help your pocket book.
