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Saving 8 Dollars
Aug 3, 2008 | 9:04 PM
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Just updating an earlier blog found here, I have taken steps to reduce the amount of gas I use in my daily driving. As noted in my previous blog, I am now averaging ~26 MPG just from doing the following: I allow my automatic transmission to start my car from a dead stop and accelerate without punching the gas; I coast into red lights; I never allow my car to come to a complete stop in highway traffic (where possible); I drive somewhere in the vicinity of the speed limit on highways (usually this means the flow of traffic).

I already plan my drives, meaning I complete a basic circuit: on the way home from work I stop at the market and any other needed specialty (bank, gas station, driving range) before going home. These are planned according to proximity. 

As far as I am concerned, these particular changes have provided me with the equivalent of two extra gallons per tank. I intend to keep it that way, but I am not going to drive under the legal speed limit. Some "hypermilers" are just plain crazy, and I don't intend to be one of them...

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cbfan read my blog
Aug 3, 2008 | 9:45 PM

But, did you check the air pressure in your tires? LOL
Marks read my blog view my photos
Aug 3, 2008 | 9:59 PM

I tend to inflate, CB!
superman read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 1:42 PM

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TexanInfidel read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 1:42 PM

That sounds like a TON of stress for $8.00 (now less).

I've started not letting my SUV get over 2k rpm when at all possible. That seems to help but as soon as my husband gets in the car he's burning all the gas I saved.
Onyx read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 1:50 PM

I was told that if you drive using cruise control that you can save on gas.
babysister138 read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 2:13 PM

my cruise control been recalled !
mischief_mouth read my blog
Aug 4, 2008 | 2:30 PM

Marks, isn't that what they call hypermiling?
philmcgroin read my blog
Aug 4, 2008 | 4:08 PM

The only way to save gas, is to just stay home. Now it's too hot to be home running the a/c all day and running up the electric bill.... so it's just a loosing situation.
UCantHandleThisTruth read my blog
Aug 4, 2008 | 6:30 PM

Marks,

If you'll just get and push that car your gas mileage will increase.
Marks read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 6:38 PM

I was thinking about a "Flintstone" vehicle, UCant...
Marks read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 6:39 PM

Superman, that is good!
Marks read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 6:46 PM

Actually TI, I no longer curse like a sailor when driving in traffic. It is a Zen-like experience...LOL!
Marks read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 6:49 PM

Onyx, acceleration is where you waste the largest amount of gas. Getting up to speed quickly is about as efficient as driving 90 mph for a long period of time.

Use your cruise control to increase your speed in 1 mph increments. Much more efficient.
Marks read my blog view my photos
Aug 4, 2008 | 6:51 PM

Babysister, why did it get recalled?

MM, um, I guess so.

Phil, staying home has become a habit for me...
berrywi
Aug 5, 2008 | 10:52 AM

In order to cut time spent idling at traffic lights, have you tried planning your shopping trips so that you only make right turns?

(Dang, all those leftist stores will go out of business!)
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