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18) Price - You can save hundreds of dollars a year by comparing prices at different stations and pumping gas yourself. |
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19) Avoid Long Warm-ups - Even on the coldest winter mornings, your car only needs a few minutes to warm up. Warming up your car for 15 minutes and leaving the heat on during this time will waste amazing amounts of gas. |
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20) Brake Pedal - Don't let your left foot rest on the brake pedal. This can cause extra drag and require more gas. |
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21) Big Tires - Snow tires, deep tread tires and large tires use more fuel. |
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22) Planning and Combining Trips - Combining errands into one trip saves you time and money. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a longer multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm. |
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23) Car Pooling - If possible, take advantage of carpools and ride-share programs. You can cut your weekly fuel costs in half and save wear on your car if you take turns driving with other commuters. Many urban areas allow vehicles with multiple passengers to use special High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. |
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Save up to $0.75 per gallon or more! |
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24) Nascar - Yes, you can save a lot of gas on long trips by following another vehicle, especially an 18 wheeler, just like the guys in Nascar save gas. You must stay a safe distance away of course. |
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