In article <RPplm.152693$FP2.137660@newsfe05.iad>,
"Car Tips" <tips@tips4you.org> wrote:

> 5 Tips On Making Your Car More Fuel Efficient
>
> With gas prices sky high most individuals who drive are interested in ways
> they can make their car more fuel efficient and save as much money as
> possible. While there are no fuel saving tips that will keep your car full of
> gas without filling up, there are some tips that really can help you save
> money on fuel over the long run. All of these tips focus on making your car
> more fuel efficient.
>
> Fuel Efficiency Tip #1 Drive When You Crank Up This might seem obvious, but
> as soon as you crank up your car you should drive off. However, many people
> crank up and leave the car idling for a while. Instead of this, when you
> crank up drive off and only keep your car running when it is absolutely
> necessary.
Nope, let it run while you fasten your seat belt. Best to let the oil start circulating.
>
> Fuel Efficiency Tip #2 Don't Ride the Break Many drivers hit the break more
> often than is necessary. Additionally there are quite a few drivers that slow
> down for a braking car when they could easily switch lanes. Not riding the
> break can increase your fuel efficiency by up to 30%, so this is a great tip
> you should follow.
True, but it's the "brake" in English spelling.
>
> Fuel Efficiency Tip #3 Turn Off Your Car If you are going to be stopping for
> more than 10 minutes you should switch off your car to keep fuel efficiency
> at its peak and not burn more gas than is necessary.
If stopping for more than 2 minutes turn it off.

>
> Fuel Efficiency Tip #4 Don't Turn Off Your Car If you are only stopping for a
> brief moment or less than 5 minutes then don't turn off your car because the
> amount of gas used to crank up is more than you would burn in that short
> period of time.
BS, see above.
>
> Fuel Efficiency Tip #5 Inflate Tires Properly Too many drivers never think of
> their tires, unless one goes flat. However, having tires that are properly
> inflated can save fuel and make your car more fuel efficient, saving you
> money. Because of this, you should check your tire pressure on a regular
> basis.
True, but don't overinflate.
>
> While gas prices don't seem like they will be dipping considerably in the
> next few months every tip to help you make your car more fuel efficient is
> helpful. So, follow the above fuel tips and you will see that over time your
> car really is more fuel efficient.
>
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