How can I get better gas mileage on my car?
How can I get better gas mileage on my car?
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Four Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage
These days, no one takes the time out of their schedule to learn how they can save money. It is very easy to get better gas mileage you just have to take a few simple steps. With these simple steps you could be on your way to saving hundreds of dollars per year on gas.
1. Drive along with the trucks. Truck drivers are on the road nearly twelve hours per day; they know how traffic works. It’s certain that you’ve noticed how trucks always seem to be moving along at the same constant pace whilst other cars are constantly slamming on the brakes and accelerating hard. These truck drivers have been trained to squeeze out as many miles to the gallon as possible, and also how to put the least amount of wear on the transmission by not needing to shift as often. If you can, try to stay near or behind a big eighteen wheeler truck so you can follow his relaxing path.
2. Drive without the luxuries. The air conditioner in your car wastes a ton of gas. Try turning it off and opening the windows to enjoy a nice breeze. But with the windows open at higher speeds, it may actually be smarter to turn on the air conditioning in the car because the wind resistance is so great when you are driving at high speeds. Another luxury that could waste gas is getting thicker tires. Your car may look better, but wider tires means more rolling resistance. If you are going to upgrade your wheels to some newer ones, consider keeping the old ones. That way, if you are going to be going on long trips in that car you can throw on the stock small wheels to get better gas mileage on the trip.
3. Clean out your car. A number of people have so much stuff in the back of their car that there isn’t even any room to sit down. This could take a very heavy toll on gas mileage because it is very easy to acquire an extra forty to fifty pounds. The more weight in your car means the more weight your engine has to lug around. If you can, try to drop the extra weight. This will help you in the long run by ensuring that you are carrying the smallest amount of weight possible. If you clean out your car periodically you could be saving a good amount of money on gas.
4. Downsize. The best thing you can do to save gas mileage is to downsize your car. There are many cars out there now that are just too big. You need to evaluate what you actually need out of the car you will be purchasing or downsizing to. If you have a family of three, you can definitely get by with something small like a Nissan Versa. The Nissan Versa has tons of interior room and can be classified as a mid-size vehicle. Automakers are designing these cars with safety in mind also so you can feel comfortable when driving around in one.
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Scion xD: Good Quality Car?
Since I can drive next year, I've been doing a little research on what car I plan to buy when I get my license. I've been particularly interested in the Scion xD. It has good gas mileage, looks cool, and has a fairly low price. I want to make sure that it is a good quality car, though. All I know about it is what I've seen on the official Scion website- and they're not going to say if it's a poor-quality ride. If you have an xD, how is it? Does it do well in poor weather, hold up well, and is an overall good investment, or does it need repairs often and make you wish you'd bought a Civic (or an Accord; they're my next choices). Or, do you know of a vehicle that is better than an xD that you'd recommend instead?
Okay, I'll answer your question. I have an xD and love it. It does do pretty well in bad weather. We've had around 70 inches of snow this winter so far and I haven't had any problems. I did purchase snow tires for it though. I haven't had to have any repairs done other than routine maintenance. One thing to keep in mind is that it is a Toyota vehicle, so you are getting a pretty reliable car.
Some people are put off by the looks of the xD, but since you like it I say go for it. It's a great car for a single person or as a second car in a family.
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July 26th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hitch 2 mules to it.
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July 26th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Push it instead of driving it?
Actually – keep your tire pressure where it should be can make a huge difference.
Don’t believe the promises of the different chemicals that they say to put in your gas tank – they don’t usually work.
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July 26th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
driving the speed limit will help also avoid quick acceleration and hard breaking also make your your tires are properly inflated and make sure your car is well serviced
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July 26th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Drive slower!
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July 26th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Wait for summer , and stay out off the loud pedal.
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July 26th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Dodge Neon?? You’re better of losing the engine, cutting out the floor, and using your feet like the muddafugging Flintstones
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July 26th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
get a tune up!! that will help a bunch. and get your gas filter cleaned.
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July 26th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
fill the tires with nitrogen instead of compressed air. (Don’t know if this works firsthand, but it is a trend where I live and people are claiming good mileage.)
Keep it in top tune. Good plugs, wires, etc.
Also consider your driving. Us leadfoots will get better gas mileage if we would get to speed limit and stay there instead of constantly accelerating and decelerating.
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July 26th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
buy " the Tornado", also if you put high octane gas in you will get alot better m.p.g.s
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July 26th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Don’t exceed the speed limits, and don’t do jack-rabbit accelerations.
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July 26th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Get rid of the junk in the trunk.
Regular car servicing like oil changes, fluid levels,
Maintain the right tire pressure
Turn off the engine while waiting for someone.
If you live up North, you don’t have to let your car sit in the driveway "heating up" for 20 minutes.
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July 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Don’t accelerate or break fast.
Try not to use the air conditioner unless you have to.
If you have cruise control, use it as much as possible.
Don’t speed too much, It really does use more gas!
Try to avoid stop and go traffic if you can. (accelerating uses more gas then if you were just driving at a steady speed)
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July 26th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Correct tire pressure
Empty the trunk of any junk
Periodic battery and alternator maintenance
Replace spark plugs at appropriate intervals
Carpool, walk or ride a bicycle
Check radiator cap for proper pressurization
Automatic transmission fluid level check
Check for dragging brake pads
Wheel alignment
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July 26th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
add 5 or 6 lbs to the tire pressure, Accelerate slower and break slower. take all extra weight out of the car as that will reduce your mileage. Good luck I hope this helps!
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July 26th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
You can only do a very few things other than what you have done with your breather. Never run the A.C. unit, even when you are running the heat. Jackrabbit starts should be replaced with rollon starts. Never depress the accelerator more than 50% at any one time. Run tire pressure at maximum levels. One caveat, do not run the pressure if your tires are not in new condition. There is also a trade off as suspension components are going to take more of a beating at the higher pressure.
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‘98 Lincoln Town 28 MPG highway.
July 26th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Aside from the cleaning of the air filter, there are several factors you have to consider in order to get the best possible mileage out of your car. I would suggest checking your tire pressure and maintain at least 32 psi on each wheel. Also, mind your speed when driving. Jack rabbit starts and unneccesary speeding also contributes to your poor gas mileage. Make sure you adhere to the manufacturer’s suggestion of when to tune up your car and that will definetly help.
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July 26th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
drive the speed limit keep the air in your tires to the specifications it calls for. and by all means keep it tooned up.
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July 26th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Switch from regular to Platinum tip spark plugs. They cost more, but will increase feul efficiency and horsepower. When doing this, I would upgrade to a Bosch Distributer cap and rotor – essentially, this is a tune-up for an injection system (not carburated).
I would have a mechanic check all your seals and gaskets to make sure there are no leaks, particularly in the block of your engine.
Keep tires properly inflated (this is typically about 3-5 psi below the recommended inflation, i.e. on a Neon your tires probably say 35 psi, so fill it to 32 psi). Friction results when tires meet pavement, and with friction comes heat. As heat increases, so does pressure, thus increasing psi within the tire. ALWAYS check tire pressure before a trip – NEVER during. Because of increased pressure, if you add air to a tire during a trip you can overinflate resulting in uneven wear and perhaps tire failure (blow outs). You see lots of flat tires on the highway in California during the summer for this reason.
I also get better gas mileage with Chevron 91 octane (noticably more than any other maker by about 7-10 mpg). Essentially all gasoline has the same base, but what make Chevron, Shell, Unocal, etc unique is the detergents they add during the conversion process from crude to gasoline. Chevron, to me (on my Honda, Chevy and VW), has fuel with better detergents to help your engine run cleaner and more efficiently. Other than that, all you can really do is keeep your windows up, A/C off, and perhaps your heater on (the heater blows heat off the engine making it run cooler, and thereby uses less gas because it is again more efficient).
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July 26th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Actually ladies, if you keep a car in "top tune", sometimes even that doesn’t work, but it does help.
The best way that I have found to keep good gas mileage:
1. Yearly tune-ups, plugs/wires/cap/rotor
2. every 6months fuel filter/air filter
3. monthly checks on tire pressure
4. And an occasional bottle of alcohol(rubbing) in the tank to keep down the water in the gas. Rubbing alcohol costs less and does the same job as the expensive gas treatments. About every 3months is good.
5. Keeping your "Foot" off the pedal and doing the limits also help, but your NEON has a 4cylinder, maybe a 6 not likely though, and they already get good mileage anyway and are not designed for long haul speeds over 60-65-70.
6. Last but not least, keeping your vehicle in top condition when it comes to any type of repair, esp. exhaust, will help in your quest for better gas mileage.
Good luck and hope this helps.
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July 27th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Keep your car tuned up.
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Don’t keep a whole bunch of stuff in your car that you don’t need so that you can reduce the weight as much as possible.
Change your driving habits.
Slow your approach to signals so that the light can turn green before you get there.
Don’t use the AC and keep your windows up if possible.
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July 27th, 2009 at 12:59 am
just be more like me, i don’t giveafuck. i have 4 cars and 2 of them only get single digit mpg, but i make enough money that i really do not care. i like the 680hp car and the 500hp/800lb torque truck i drive
bottom line – get a better job.
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July 27th, 2009 at 1:19 am
just do a complete tune-up.
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August 25th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
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