Who doesn't want to save money on gas nowadays? There are tons of tricks and tips out there on how to "hypermile" or get the most out of a gallon of gas. This guide does a great job at bringing 450 tips together into one place, though. Here are some sample tricks...just check out the site for more:
And there are even some tips that they recommend you *don't* use. For example:
- Roll Up Your Windows
- Inflate Your Tires (to the proper psi according to the
- manual, or just slightly more; too much more and you can be asking for trouble)
- Don’t Brake If You Don’t Have To
- Leave Room in Front of Your Car (to allow for braking slowly)
- Use Cruise Control (almost all the time)
- Don’t Accelerate (too quickly)Multitask and Plan Your Route (make sure your route is efficient and you’re not backtracking)
- Empty the Trunk
- Drive Less
- Avoid Drive-Throughs (lots of idling in a drive-through)
- Drive Shoeless (to have a better feel of the accelerator/break; if your windows are up and your air conditioning is off this will also help keep you cool!)
- Use Overdrive
- Drive the Speed Limit (or even a little slower on the highway)
- Watch the Crosswalk Signs (to know if the light is going to change soon)
Place cardboard over the radiator
One guy I read about does this and says that a cold
engine reduces fuel-efficiency. He uses Office Depot’s silver-colored
cardboard to warm up the engine faster. He covers his radiator with
cardboard to block the wind, thus retaining heat and keeping the engine
running at a warmer temperature. Knowing that this could cause his
engine to overheat, he says, “I’ll take off the piece of cardboard if I
know that I’ll be driving a long distance, say 100 miles, but it’s fine
for my daily commute.”
Not worth it - what if you forget about it and your engine overheats?
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