Gas prices frustration?

Question

How do you save on gas? Any tips? Coasting to lights, driving less.

Answer 1

Don't skimp on maintenance. Be serious about auto care. Your car's performance depends on it.

Use the right oil. You can improve your car's gas mileage by 1 percent to 2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. Opt for motor oil with the words "energy conserving" on the API performance label. This oil contains friction-reducing additives.

Replace air filters. Keep a close eye on your engine's air filter. When the engine air filter clogs with dirt, dust and bugs, it causes your engine to work harder and your car becomes less fuel-efficient. Replacing a clogged air filter could improve your gas mileage by as much as 10 percent and save you 15 cents a gallon. It's a good idea to have your engine air filter checked at each oil change. The Car Care Council recommends changing your car's air and oil filters every three months or 3,000 miles or as specified in your owner's manual.

Keep your engine in tune. Fixing a car that is out of tune or has failed an emissions test can boost gas mileage by about 4 percent. So be sure to give your car regular tune-ups. You'll also want to watch out for worn spark plugs. A misfiring spark plug can reduce a car's fuel efficiency by as much as 30 percent.

Check your tire pressure once a month. Buy a digital gauge and keep it in your glove box. Compare the pressure in your tires with the recommended pressure listed in your owner's manual and on the placard in your car door. Then inflate your tires as needed. Be sure to check tire pressure when your tires are cold. A good time is early in the morning after your car's been idle overnight.

Pump up your tires. Don't get caught driving on underinflated tires. Underinflated tires wear down more quickly and they also lower your car's gas mileage.

Go for the shade. The hot summer sun that makes the inside of your car feel like a sauna also zaps fuel from your gas tank...................

Answer 2

your last two words:

DRIVING LESS...  

There is no law in the USA, or any other country I know of, that mandates one own a car, or futhermore, DRIVE IT if you do.

Answer 3

well what i did was sell my car and get a smaller one. i have a toyota paseo now and it gets 37 miles to the gallon. also im getting my motorcycle endorsement this month. with motorcycles youll get more than twice the gas mileage. but its dangerous

Answer 4

I try to save gas by making my errands all on one run, like going to the store or post office and I drive the speed limit on the freeway & I don't gun it or gas it, because here in Orange County, CA., gas is $3.55 for the cheap gas!!! AArrgghh!!~~

Answer 5

You are on the right track. Speed is also a fuel consumer as well as heavy traffic. If you can change the way you drive as well as when you drive, you can save a lot, over time. There is no 'magical cure' for oil prices unless you can convince everybody in North America to cut back big time (this would drop the price significantly)

Answer 6

I hold up gas stations

It helps a lot but ... ohhhh.. gotta run!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Hi,

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because the price of gas doesn't really bother me any more.

About 2 months ago I found the strangest website that explained how you could run your car (or any vehicle for that matter) on a mixture of gas and water. As you would expect, I initially dismissed it as complete rubbish but when I bumped into a friend that had converted his car and doubled his miles per gallon I decided to take a look.

I'm no mechanic but still managed to convert my Subaru in about two hours. I'm stunned that just plain water can make this difference but my engine now not only runs much quieter but gives me around 33 miles per gallon instead of the 26 I was getting before!   It's just like gas prices have dropped by 26%!

If you like you can see some videos and info about this water for gas idea at: http://offto.net/waterforgas/