http://www.fuelly.com/tips/ Fuel-saving tips from Fuelly.com members. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:10:24 -0800 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:10:24 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.fuelly.com/tip/107/Buy-the-proper-octane-for-your-vehicle I am not reccomending violating your owner's manual requirements, if your owners manual says to use mid grade or high test then by all means do it, don't jeopordize your warranty to save a few cents per gallon, but if you're adding high test because you think it is better gas and your manual doesn't suggest or require it, then you should revisit this logic. ]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2009:site.107 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:10:24 -0800 bates http://www.fuelly.com/tip/105/Watch-That-Speed-Limit tag:fuelly.com/tip,2009:site.105 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:18:35 -0800 TheStig http://www.fuelly.com/tip/104/Stay-Calm-Save-Gas tag:fuelly.com/tip,2009:site.104 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:16:09 -0800 TheStig http://www.fuelly.com/tip/103/Turns-Without-Braking
You can take turns at around 20mph without having to apply the brakes & slow momentum. Even up to 90-degree or cloverleaf turns are manageable in my car. So, if you coast slowly to an intersection & aren't impeding traffic, and you have right-of-way, there's no need to brake before entering the turn. Plus, coming out of the turn, centripetal forces assist you in re-accelerating to proper speed.

As a further note, if you're approaching too fast to no-brake the turn/curve, be sure to brake down to the proper mph-range for your vehicle PRIOR to entering the turn, so you can still take advantage of momentum to accelerate coming out of it.]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2009:site.103 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:08:45 -0800 cee http://www.fuelly.com/tip/102/Start-your-car-efficiently tag:fuelly.com/tip,2009:site.102 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:19:30 -0800 bates http://www.fuelly.com/tip/101/Reverse-Without-Gas
Basically, don't touch the gas pedal if you are reversing. The engine will move your vehicle naturally & pushing the accel pedal is just a waste. No one accelerates in reverse (except in the movies) for any good purpose.
]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.101 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:56:58 -0800 cee http://www.fuelly.com/tip/99/Apropriate-Engine-Oil tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.99 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:56:15 -0800 drmood http://www.fuelly.com/tip/98/Leave-a-Buffer tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.98 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:04:48 -0800 knave http://www.fuelly.com/tip/95/Leave-Early
This will save fuel because you will naturally drive more "mellow", and thus drive more efficiently. There is an added benefit from this, reducing commuter stress and road rage. On a long trip, this will give you time for a nice lunch, or longer rest at a stop you may like.]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.95 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:56:08 -0800 Dragon64Leo http://www.fuelly.com/tip/88/Dont-Look-Back
This eliminates two times of accelerating (once to back up, and once to start up again forward), by simply being able to pull out forward.

Sure, you might have to park farther out, but I usually do that anyway to avoid unwanted door dings, and I get a little more physical activity in my day. Hope this helps!]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.88 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:57:56 -0800 cemnei http://www.fuelly.com/tip/87/Get-Ready-to-Drive-Before-Starting-the-Engine tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.87 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:12:47 -0800 spacetime http://www.fuelly.com/tip/66/Coast
Similarly, when cresting a hill, so long as the road ahead is safely clear, let gravity do the work instead of your engine. When slowing while going up a hill, again, let gravity do the work. ]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.66 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:49:52 -0800 Jabber http://www.fuelly.com/tip/64/Get-a-jump-on-the-Holiday tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.64 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:46:24 -0800 joeperez4 http://www.fuelly.com/tip/54/Roof-racks-are-not-irresistible tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.54 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:28:16 -0800 bruzie http://www.fuelly.com/tip/49/New-Tires-Look-for-LRR-rated tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.49 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:42:54 -0800 modysy http://www.fuelly.com/tip/46/Use-Gas-Tracking-Sites-to-Spot-Gas-Deals tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.46 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:21:49 -0800 Nettle http://www.fuelly.com/tip/45/Inflate-More-Than-You-Think tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.45 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:10:13 -0800 b3n http://www.fuelly.com/tip/42/Warm-up-not-needed-in-modern-cars
You'll get better mileage if you only warm up the car for 30 seconds or so. The car will warm up faster with gentle driving for 5-10 minutes than it would idling for the same amount of time. Gentle driving will also warm up your brakes, preventing warped rotors, etc. that can be caused by an abrupt stop with cold brakes.]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.42 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:02:03 -0800 chuckbalog http://www.fuelly.com/tip/34/Under-50-Windows-Down-Over-50-AC-On tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.34 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:17:48 -0800 TikiTantrum http://www.fuelly.com/tip/32/Why-charge-a-red-light
You save the gas you didn't use to speed the car up to charge the red light, AND improve the chance that the light will turn green while you're still rolling. If you're still rolling when traffic moves you've saved the gas you would have used to get to that speed too!

Also, less accelerating and braking will make for a more comfortable ride for your passengers.]]> tag:fuelly.com/tip,2008:site.32 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:50:47 -0800 hudson