Fuel tips for your car

IF YOU’RE

buying a new car, or want to save fuel with your existing car, these tips would be useful.

obvious no brainer that a large SUV vs a fuel efficient sports car is going to be less costly at the pump. Knowing how many miles per gallon you can get will save you a lot of cash.

Clean out your trunk.ŗ carry around those golf clubs, or stroller. Store it in the garage. Removing excess weight from your vehicle can improve your gas mileage. In fact, carrying around an extra 100lbs of weight can cost you an additional 2 cents per gallon.

Replace clogged air filters.ŗ can save you approx. 10%. Your

from damaging the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter save gas, it will

cially true if you drive in the city.

Slow down.ŗ to the speed you pick up while ap- often consider it while on the

jority of drivers actually drive to the red light keeping up with the

in bumper to bumper traffic and

amazing how many people press on the gas pedal to move a few feet in traffic.

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less contact with that pedal the better. It all adds up.

Don’t forget to keep your tyres inflated to the right pressure. Underinflated tyres can lower your gas mileage.

Find a buddy. Not only can driving to work be a hassle, but it can be lonely too. So why not pair up with a fellow commuter and share the cost? Ridesharing with one other person can save you

even just a few days a week. —articlefactory.com