| Today with soaring gas prices it's more | | | | Drive 55 mph and not 70 mph. Driving the |
| important than ever to pay attention to | | | | posted speed limit can help you save up |
| the little things that can help your car | | | | to 15% more fuel. That's a nice saving! |
| to run more efficiently, hence saving | | | | Also, use your cruise control when you |
| you money. You can turn this into a | | | | can. This keeps your speed steady. Avoid |
| win-win situation for you and for your | | | | sudden and extreme accelerations. These |
| car. | | | | use fuel needlessly. |
| The first tip to saving money on your | | | | The next time you go on your errands see |
| car is keeping it's engine properly | | | | if you can run them more efficiently. |
| tuned up. A car engine that isn't | | | | Pick up your dry cleaning and your |
| running efficiently can use up to 30% | | | | prescription at the same time. Don't |
| more fuel than a car engine that is | | | | double back from store to store, it's a |
| properly tuned. Follow your car | | | | real waste of gasoline, and time. If you |
| manufacturers guidelines for servicing | | | | don't have to be out in peak traffic |
| your car. | | | | times, don't. Wait until the traffic |
| Make sure that your tires are properly | | | | thins before running errands, this way |
| inflated. Tires that are under inflated | | | | you won't be waiting in long lines to |
| will cause you to burn more gasoline. | | | | get through the lights. |
| Make sure that your tires are kept in | | | | Set up a car pool to help usher the kids |
| alignment. This will help you car to | | | | to and from school and sporting events. |
| handle better also. | | | | Perhaps you can take Billy home this |
| Avoid running the engine unnecessarily. | | | | week and Billy's mom can drop your son |
| The cars of today don't need to be | | | | off next week. How about a car pool for |
| warmed up in the morning like the cars | | | | work? We're living in a time where |
| our parents used to drive. Get in, turn | | | | people live farther from work than ever |
| it on, and go. If you are going to be | | | | before. With the price of gas a work car |
| waiting for someone, or sitting in your | | | | pool makes more sense than ever. |
| car turn it off. | | | | |