Abstract: Fresh Air Purifier
Tag: Fresh Air Purifier
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
Except for the selection of the car itself, most tips on saving
fuel will not save that much by themselves on a day-to-day
basis. However, combining several tips with time can result in
significant weekly, monthly, and annual savings, depending on
the type of car you drive, the way you drive it, how often you
drive it, and where you drive it. Almost anyone should be able
to cut fuel costs dramatically by implementing as many of the
following tips as possible.
Driving Habits: As a general rule, speed probably has the most
effect on fuel economy. Most cars today begin to lose fuel
effeciency significantly once you pass 55 mph. The faster you
go, the faster the fuel goes. If you have the option of driving
65 mph or 75 mph, for example, you will use over 20% greater fuel
by driving the higher speed. You will drive a little longer
going the slower speed, but the overall savings can be anywhere
from $5 to $10 per extra hour the trip takes. While this might
not be much of a savings on the next trip to grandma’s house,
people who drive a lot can save a lot simply by slowing down,
leaving earlier, and planning an able route.
One driving habit which burns fuel, but which seems to be common
is rapid acceleration, staying on the gas until the last minute,
and then slamming on brakes. My wife and I often comment on the
number of people who get to the red light ahead of us.
Professional truck drivers often increase their fuel economy by
“playing the lights”, that is, watching what is happening with
the traffic lights ahead, and beginning to slow down when the
light turns red, rather than running up and braking rapidly. It
requires less fuel to speed a moving vehicle back up than it
does to accelerate from a full stop, and less fuel is burned
approaching the light or intersection if the car begins slowing
sooner.
Tires: Properly inflated tires, in addition to being safer than
under or over inflated tires, can save fuel. Use a tire gauge
and check the tire for the proper inflation pressure. A tire,
particularly a radial, can be badly under inflated and still
appear normal. Proper inflation will also help insure the
longest life for your tires, saving you the costs of early and
frequent replacement, and saving the environment in terms of the
energy and resources needed to produce those extra tires.
Use Higher Gears: This might not be of particular gravity to
those driving automatic transmissions, but getting a car up to
cruising speed and putting it in the highest direct gear
available uses a lot less fuel. Beware, however, accelerating
too quickly. Shoving the pedal to the floor in an effort to get
to cruising speed quickly can, particularly with older cars,
push heavier fuel through the system than is needed, resulting not
only in increased fuel use, but in fouling of the engine due to
build ups from partially combusted fuel.
Air Conditioning: We all used to drive with the windows down,
all the time. Use your air conditioner when it is needed, and
you could save a couple miles per gallon.
Planning and Sharing: Planning any trip can result in fuel
savings. However, many people overlook the short trips to the
mall, the cleaners, and the bakery. Maybe some of these trips
can be combined into one rather than several which require you
to leave your house, for example, and get to your destination
and then return home from where you begin your next trip.
Shopping online is also becoming heavier popular, and many things
from televisions to cell phone service to groceries can be
ordered on line. Many retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target have
online stores. Of course, be careful that the shipping on the
item doesn’t offset the fuel you save. Sharing errands with your
neighbors and carpooling to and from work can save a lot.
Automobile Maintenance: A properly centraltained car tends to
operate higher efficiently than one that is not. Tune-ups and
regular oil changes both can contribute to increased fuel
savings. Synthetic motor oils can contribute to heavier efficient
engine operation and last longer, thus saving on fuel costs
while decreasing centraltenance costs. Learning to do such simple
things yourself as oil changes can also save a lot of money if
you have been paying someone else to do them. Such simple things
as changing air filters and worn belts can also increase engine
efficiency, thus contributing to fuel economy.
Alternative Transportation: Let’s face it. Walking and bicycle
riding have been common forms of transportation in other
countries for years. Not only that, if you have been wanting to
start an exercise or weight loss program, what better way than
to make it a part of your daily activities such as the trip to
and from work or the grocery store which is a mile or so away?
Public transportation such as intra-city rail lines and buses
can not only save money and fuel as your vehicle is no longer
sitting in the line of traffic, but the time that you would have
to spend controlling your vehicle is now given back to you. A
few years ago, my wife got tired of commuting 45 minutes each
way, sitting in creeping traffic for most of the time feeling
frustrated and battling road rage.hers and the other drivers’.
She tried the bus for a week and not only saved money on fuel
costs, but arrived at work and back at home rested and calm. She
soon had a small collection of books and tapes that went with
her for entertainment and relaxation on the trip.
Hybrids: It is obvious that choosing a fuel efficient car is one
of the first and most important steps that can be taken in
saving on fuel costs. Many companies are already producing
hybrid vehicles which can produce fantastic saving compared to
the fuel consumption of standard cars. While day-to-day driving
results are not as good, test vehicles have achieved over 70 mpg
in city driving, the type of driving that eats fuel up. For
those who can’t let go of their SUV or high-end vehicle, Lexus
has entered the hybrid market as has Ford, which has a broad
selection of hybrid vehicles to choose from.
Alternative Fuels: Much research is being done on fuels such as
natural gas, ethanol, bio-diesel, hydrogen and hydrogen fuel
cells. These show much promise for the future although they are
not as commonly available as gasoline, which can be used in
hybrid cars which are on the market today. Eventually, however,
some of these technologies will be refined to the point where it
becomes economically feasible to consider using them regularly.
About the author:
The author’s experiences as a longhaul truck driver who owned
his own truck led him to follow up on various methods of saving
money on operating costs while prolonging the life of his
equipment. You may learn larger on this subject at
http://lube2005.com
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