How can you decrease your gas usage since the price is soaring?

Question

My gas price is so high, it may even surpass the amount of money i earn.

Answer 1

As a a public school educator, I am beginning to wonder if I could ride the yellow school bus with the students to my workplace?

Answer 2

There are few thing you can do to save (or maximize) gas MPG. First get a tune-up.

(1) spark plugs

(2) spark plug wires

(3) distributors, coil, rotors (if you have them).

(4) new air filter

(5) PCV

(6) correct tire pressure

(7) clear the trunk of useless heavy items

(8) spray clean MAF sensor.

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Forget all those "SAVE GAS" scams.  This was on NBC morning TV show.   The difference is as much as 38% (their claim).  There are very simple rules to save gas:

(1) drive slow - not too much past 55

(2) accelerate slowly

(3) don't brake unnecessarily

(4) use cruise control - whenever it is safe to do so.

Don't coast - it is NOT safe (to coast in Nuetral) and it does NOT save gas.  It only saves gas, if you are planning to slow down (exiting, tolls, traffic).  Coasting then accelerating again is LESS efficient than just cruising.

The above really works. Using those simple rules I was able to drive from Boston to NYC (210.5 miles) on just 5.112 gallon (94 Civic).  That's 41 MPG (94 Civic 187K miles).  Actually I was speeding at 72 MPH so I could do even better at 55.

WOW !!

Good Luck....

Answer 3

buy a hybred or drive less get a tune up in your car

Answer 4

I just make trips that are needed and i plan my trips to make all stops when i am in town.

Answer 5

It's not your speed you have to watch, its your rpm's. Higher rpm's more gas you're burning.

Answer 6

In your case you should be taking the bus. I myself don't do anything. I proudly drive a V8 car with a 4.9L engine for no reason other than pleasure. Sure gas prices are higher than they used to be, but I like my car and enjoy driving and if I want to spend more of my money on gas that is my prerogative.

Answer 7

Make sure the car is properly tuned up, the oil & filters are changed frequently, the tires are properly inflated, and oh yeah...drive less.

Answer 8

Walk ,ride a bike, take the train. just use the car less.also clean out the car of all non essentials. not much else you can do. if the cost of fuel is higher than your wages, find another job.

Answer 9

Here is the best way to save...

go to...

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Answer 10

Browse hypermiling.  It is a method of driving designed to reduce your gas consumption.

Answer 11

maintain the 3000RPM or less

Answer 12

You can decrease your gas usage by working at home! Or if you can't work at home and your commuting obligations don't allow you to decrease gas consumption, you may have to carpool or  accept the gas prices and decrease money spent in other areas of your life to compensate for high gas prices. Things like bringing a lunch to work, bringing coffee from home, penny pinching at the grocery stores, cutting back(or quiting) smoking, etc. all adds up! You can always look into working at home part-time for extra income. Here is a blog that lists legitimate work at home companies as well as their pay rates, job requirements, etc. Hope this helps!

http://daytonaworkathome.blogspot.com/

Jules

Answer 13

Drive like an old lady on the throttle and get the car tuned and the tire pressure up. Keep the car below 65 mph on the freeway and anticipate the stop signs and traffic lights. Keep the car rolling if possible as you transition through the lights in town. Try backing off the throttle long before you use the brake.

Answer 14

Drive slower, use cruise control when you can, otherwise try to keep a steady speed (don't speed up and slow down a lot).  Don't drive with your windows open on the highway.  ALSO, you need to try to limit your trips.  Do your errands all at once and in a logical order that reduces the number of miles you drive.  Don't make that one special trip unless you just can't live without whatever it is you're going to get.