201 Tips To Save Gas
I noticed this tab at the top of the screen today, to the right of UserCP.
I don't know where it came from or who wrote it. I disagree with some of the things listed but I don't particularly care to argue them. There's lots of grammar errors that I don't feel like correcting right now. However, I didn't get very far into it before I found something that I don't understand... Quote:
For example, if I had to get rid of extra vehicles, I'd have to keep my full size V8 4x4 pickup, which I use for hauling firewood/building materials/etc, towing my camper, and snow/ice commuting...and I'd get rid of my little hatchback FE commute car! The truck is already the smallest, most fuel-efficient vehicle that can do the jobs it does so it's not like I could even get a smaller truck. Quote:
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You're absolutely right. Buying gas just before the sun comes up gives you more gas than buying it just after it goes down. Whether it's significant or not is a matter of debate.
The internet is 90% bad information. There's no fact-checking. Anyone can write whatever they want. Then a flock of sheep latches onto it and it spreads like aids. I never take anyone's opinion as anything more than a hypothesis that needs to be tested. Even in this forum there is so much info that is just plain harmful to FE, dangerous, illegal, unfeasible, and/or altogether stupid. Which is fine because people are experimenting and trying to learn. Hopefully people here are bright enough not to buy into anything without first verifying it. |
Reduce number of cars in driveway? I don't know about that, but community vehicles do have merit. Some people don't need a SUV of Van as their daily driver, but since they can only afford one vehicle that's what they buy. I have an open offer with my friends, family, and neighbors that they can use Grumpy. I only require that they give me a few days notice for weekend or extended use and that they return it with the full tank of gas that they pick it up with. I've also read of some RVers doing this.
Buy gas in the morning. Um unless the station is really old, gas is stored underground where it's always cooler. I'd like to see someone test this theory using a graduated cylinder. |
I think the cars in the driveway thing is strange because other countries have purpose built cars that they drive and so should we.
the problem is that we have purpose built vehicles like trucks and SUVs (I am a prould owner of both) and people use them as daily drivers. that is fine if the purpose is needed like contractors and other hauling situations. my truck hasn't moved in nearly a month in a half. I have owned it for 4 and a half years and have about 17.5k miles on it. I hope to keep it for a long time. my wife has an SUV of sorts (honda element) it is a 4 cyl but is still 4wd and heavy. we are on the smart waiting list which will replace the SUV as her daily driver. the element will stay in the garage because there are times when it is needed. does every family need 4 vehicles? no but I think for my situation it will work out best for me and mine. I have also considered a fifth but it would be a scooter (150cc or so for work). it may be more expensive at first but you can really wear down a small car using it for the wrong purposes such as hauling too much stuff or too many people (weight wise). |
Reducing cars work in metropolitan areas where car sharing services like ZipCar exist.
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There are 201 points in this list, and many are repeated, just stated a different way i.e. take a walk, and take a hike.
And I don't agree with going to 4 cylinders. I agree going with the right type of engine and body. I have a 1998 Z28 Camaro with an 346CI LS1 engine, and a 6 speed manual transmission. I get ~29 mpg highway, and that's before the plugs with over 100k that I have to get done. An aerodynamic car helps a lot too. I have found the best thing to do is let the air pump under the hood breathe better. Install a cold air intake, K&N (or similar) air filter, and a larger exhaust with better mufflers. If you want to get more involved, port and polish the intake, and install header(s). The smoother it breathes, the lest resistance it has to work against. On the highway, I am essentially idling in 6th gear at 55-60 mph. Now to finish my homework on an HHO system. My critique: How does joining www.gassavers.org directly save gas? Ok, they also give numerous different tips on how not driving your car saves gas. Do they really need to point that out... continually? Check your spark plugs and keep your engine tuned up... hmm, what's done in a tune up again? Leave early and never rush- A good tip, but that ain't likely. If something changes...you should take it immediately to your dealer...it will be costing you money. So does a stinkin dealer. Take it to a reputable mom and pop garage in your area. Check with friends, AAA, and the Better Business Bureau office in your area for a reference. I will have to say that there are some good pointers that Joe Public might not realize: Observe speed limits, Fouled gas injectors, Check your spark plugs. -A special way with stop signs- When there are quite a few vehicles ahead of you and you are heading for a stop sign make sure that you time your approach so that you arrive at the stop sign just as the last car ahead is driving off. Great idea. Instead of staying in the throttle until you have to brake, get out of it long before you get to the stop. This also saves on brake jobs. And one that was completely missed and almost everyone is guilty of: LOW AIR PRESSURE. Rolling resistance makes a big difference and air pressure effects this quite a bit. Also, when buying tires, do the homework and find out who has less resistance- both compounds and tread make a difference. I could go on for pages.... Jason |
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Welcome to the forum. I like you...you've got the car I've always wanted, you like tall gears, and you are concerned about tire pressure. :thumbup: |
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