| on is the key to saving money when you happen | | | | rapidly, so there's no reason to start the car up |
| to own a car. This caution saves money on the | | | | half an hour early on cold mornings. |
| car itself, repair bills, and even gas to keep it | | | | Also, as gas prices fluctuate daily, you may want |
| running. You must keep your engine tuned up. | | | | to know a few tips on how to make your car |
| Your fuel efficiency can be cut by thirty percent | | | | more fuel efficient, at least for the long run. |
| when you have an un-tuned car. Obviously, this | | | | Do not waste valuable fuel by leaving your car |
| leads to less cash in your pocket. Always follow | | | | idle, before you drive off after cranking up your |
| the maintenance guidelines provided by the | | | | car. Although idling for a while is customary for |
| manufacturer. Replace your fluids and filters | | | | many individuals, it is just a waste of time, fuel |
| regularly. | | | | and money. |
| Though repairing and maintaining your car | | | | Avoid using the brakes when not necessary as |
| doesn‘t always fit in your schedule, you | | | | drivers who use this little tip has been proven to |
| must make time for it to ensure your | | | | save around thirty percent more gas than the |
| car‘s longevity. If the car dealer is | | | | drivers who use the brake too often and even |
| charging far too much for a tune-up, get a | | | | when it is just possible to change the lane or slow |
| second opinion at a decent local car repair shop. | | | | down. |
| These shops can often meet your repair | | | | A very efficient way to start saving fuel is by |
| demands at a much lower cost than the dealer. | | | | switching off your engine if you are stuck at a |
| These regular tune-ups not only keep your car | | | | traffic jam or somewhere else for 10 minutes or |
| running well, but they’ll help when | | | | so. Such smart moves will save a lot of fuel cost |
| you’re ready to exchange it for a newer | | | | over time. |
| car. A car that idles correctly equates to a better | | | | A good amount of fuel is used up each time you |
| deal for you later. Ensure that your tires are | | | | start your car, so keep your car running if you |
| inflated correctly. Keeping them under-inflated | | | | have to wait for 5 minutes or so in a traffic signal |
| wastes gas. It makes the engine work twice as | | | | as it will burn less fuel than turning on the car |
| hard to run the car. Wheels that are | | | | again. |
| out-of-alignment (as evidenced by reduced tread | | | | Although this is not so popularly and may come |
| or vehicle pulling) make the engine work harder as | | | | as a total surprise to some of the drivers, a |
| well. Over-inflated tires are dangerous. Always | | | | properly inflated tire can actually save a lot of |
| maintain the correct pressure. | | | | fuel. Do check up on your tires regularly to keep |
| Drive with ease. Avoid jerky accelerations and | | | | them properly inflated at all times. |
| bumpy roads wherever possible. Doing this | | | | These are a few quite simple but effective tips |
| maintains the integrity of the suspension. Cruise | | | | which will save you money and time through |
| control on the highways can keep you at a | | | | greater fuel efficiency of your car and make your |
| steady pace and save gas. Avoid a ton of idling | | | | car last longer, which is if they are followed |
| time. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends | | | | properly and regularly. |
| and family. Today's cars are made to warm-up | | | | |