The price of gasoline is rising rapidly. Some predictions forcast a rise of several dollars a gallon by years end. As much as we depend on our personal vehicles for living in much of America, running a minimum of fuel through your favorite set of wheels is money that stays in your pocket. Check this list out to see where you can tweak your fuel consuming habits:
1. Modern engines do not need a long warm up before driving.
2. Empty the junk in your trunk. The more weight you carry around, the more gas you burn. (I was carrying a large box of books in my trunk waiting to donate so I would have it handy if I was in that part of town. I wonder how much that cost me until I realized what I was doing!)
3. Don't put in a higher grade than your car manufacturer reccomends.
4. Buy 100% gasoline, rather than the ethanol added blends, if you can find it. You will get better milage.
5. Car pool and combine errands if you can to minimize the miles you drive.
6. Smooth out your accelerations and stops. A slow steady glide burns less than a heavy-footed punch up to speed.
7. Support sidewalks, public transportation, bicycling and walking in your community. We all would use these healthier options more if our city planners add features that allow is to leave our cars parked! Then we are living well - on less!
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