On Aug 28, 12:46*am, who <i...@notaspammer.net> wrote:
> In article <RPplm.152693$FP2.137...@newsfe05.iad>,
> *"Car Tips" <t...@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 yourcar
> > 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 stoppingfor 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 efficientis
> > helpful. So, follow the above fuel tips and you will see that over timeyour
> > car really is more fuel efficient.
>
> >http://www.tips4you.org/car/- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

"Over-inflation" will vary with circumstances.
I used to put in something above 30 PSI and rotate my tires every
other oil change. I also drove fast.
The wear in the center from over-inflatio was balanced by the wear
from fast conering so that the tires wore evenly.
In San Jose, there was no rain during the warm months, and my tires
were just about ready for replacement in the last quarter of the
year.
Everything worked out well.

(I did put on an original tire when I took it on my last trip before
moving overseas. The tire was never used, but was old. It trew a tread
with 100 miles to destination, so we finished with a 240Z emrgency
spare on a Corolla! I had that as a spare to gain more "junk spav" in
the trunk.