How To Save Gas With Eight Secret Tips
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from ginalevy and more videos in the Car Fuel category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Think you know every trick to improving your gas mileage? Here are fuel-saving strategies that aren't common knowledge. To complete this How-To you will need: Overdrive Cruise control Shaded parking spots Radial tires Step 1: Don't sweat it Go on — enjoy your air conditioner on the highway. Consumer Reports says that AC's gas-guzzling reputation is undeserved. And, at higher speeds, opening the windows or sunroof can hurt fuel economy by increasing drag. Step 2: Run on empty Don't fill up your tank until you're practically on empty; the less fuel you're toting, the lighter your car, and the more efficiently it will run. Step 3: Turn nozzle upside down After filling up your car, turn the nozzle upside down before you remove it from your tank. You'll get another half a cup of gas that's stuck in the hose. Step 4: Tighten your gas cap Tighten your gas cap after filling up so you don't let any precious fuel evaporate. Tip: Try to park in the shade. This will also help prevent evaporation. Step 5: Use your overdrive Put your car in overdrive for highway driving. It lowers your RPM, or revolutions per minute, which saves gas. Check your <b>...</b>
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