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Improving the fuel economy of your car 36 Articles

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    by Stevie Richardson

    The burning of fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and has been a major factor in climate change. However these emissions can be reduced in a number of ways, some of which can be achieved simply by improving...read more

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    by Mr. Wilke

    5 tips to saving more cash on gas 1) The best advice for saving gas is to plan ahead. This means specifically when thinking about where you are going for the day, try to "clump" your errands by accomplishing as many of ...read more

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    by Joe Symmes

    Everyone can improve their gas mileage The catch is how much. Improving fuel efficiency depends on how and what you drive. The following tips can add up to real savings however, do not be fooled; there is no one, magica...read more

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    by Bert Meinders

    I don't own a car. This is partly because I like eating two or three meals each day, drinking wine and going to bed at night secure in the knowledge that the cats are not going to eat me in my sleep, all of this while keep...read more

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    by Ian Loft

    During a public demonstration to illustrate the fuel economy of various engines it was shown that driving technique contributed significantly to the overall fuel efficiency. Using a glass tube in which precisely the same ...read more

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    by Sophie Coolbaugh

    You can very easily get a few more miles per gallon, though this may mean you have to alter the way you drive. You can save money by following the following tips but they are not miracle solutions: driving less is still th...read more

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    by Ed Welch

    As gasoline prices continue to skyrocket, motorists are still spending lots of "idle time" in their cars, trucks and SUVs. The web site Fueleconomy.gov reports that approximately 15 percent of the energy from the fuel in y...read more

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    by Greg Buckley

    We are all experiencing pain at the pump these days. From last year to this year we have seen a dramatic rise in the price of fuel, and where it will stop is anyone's guess. So what can we do to combat the expense? Start f...read more

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    by Ravi M S

    Whenever you visit a showroom to buy a car, the salesman will tell you a mileage that will be far higher than the actual mileage that any car would give you. When you go back to the showroom and ask him about the differenc...read more

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    by M.R. A. Swartz

    How to Boost MPG on your current vehicle Everyone wants a new car that gets better gas mileage. The new Hybrids by Ford offer up to 50-60 mpg but also tack on around $5-6,000 to the base vehicle price. Chevy's new Volt,...read more

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    by Harold Daniels

    I'm not going to bore you to death with statistics. I will tell you from a mechanics point of view on how to improve your fuel economy whether you drive a truck or car. The first thing is always change your oil on tim...read more

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    by Gareth Wild

    There are several ways to improve the fuel economy of your vehicle. This is essential to do presently due to the high fuel prices we are all having to endure at the moment especially in the United Kingdom where I live. The...read more

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    by Brad Daman

    Well first of all, i have first hand experience with this, and i know that to get the best gas mileage out of your car, there are some things you can do: 1) You should make sure your tires are inflated to the psi, for y...read more

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    by Nickolie Greer

    Guaranteed Way To Save Money And Improve Gas Mileage Are you tired of hearing how the gas companies are bringing in record profit month after month? Awhile we are trying to save what little money we have. There is new d...read more

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    by Bill Whitney

    There are many ways to improve the economy of your car but probably the easiest to to improve the mind of the driver. People need to learn that a steady pace will get you there as fast as flying down the road and burning ...read more

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    by Sarah Belle

    To improve the fuel efficiency of your vehicle, condsider these 8 easy steps. 1. Close all windows. An open window, especially at highway speeds, can increase fuel consumption by up to 10%. 2. Use Air Conditioning ...read more

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    by John Patterson

    One important thing to remember about fuel economy is this: the less work you ask your engine to do, the less fuel it will use. So it would seem that leaving your car in a higher gear, thus reducing the engine speed, shou...read more

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    by Robert Hoch

    10 ways to improve fuel economy> 1.Get a K&M high performance air filter 2.If you have a clutch fan you can buy an electric fan for $40 and save big on gas 3.Change from your stock muffler to a high-flow muffler 4.Use ...read more

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    by Ed Sizemore

    I've found the perfect fuel boost. I've discoverd how to run my 1996 GMC truck on ( hho ) and fuel at the same time with a inexpensive device called the hydobooster. this is a device that alows me to create hydrogen gas an...read more

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    by Free Breeze Websley

    Well, here's to,"real fuel for thoughts, and thank's be unto all the souls, who wrote all these articles."; Now, "I'm going to, try and get the lead-out, so to speak too, and make some type of "contribution", as well. ...read more

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