Sherpa Tips – Improving Gas Mileage
With the rising cost of gasoline many North Americans are looking for alternative ways to reduce their gas costs. Carpooling, public transportation and more eco-friendly options, walking and cycling, are all being utilized for some while others still rely on their car to get arond. For those who need to drive their car regularly, we have some simple solutions to help improve your gas mileage.
* Slow down. The faster you drive, the more gas you waste and the more money you lose at the pump.
* Drive safely. Aggressive driving wastes gas fast. As well, hard braking can waste gas and curb mileage by as much as 33 percent at highway speeds.
* Replace your air filter. A clogged air filter chokes off the air and causes too much gas to be burned for the amount of air. This wastes gas and causes your engine to lose power. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.
* Shed the pounds. Using a loaded roof rack or trunk increases fuel consumption. Remove all unnecessary weight.
* Maintain good tire pressure. Driving with tires that aren’t inflated properly can cost you a mile or two per gallon.
* Replace spark plugs. Spark plugs fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in a lot of heat and electrical and chemical erosion. A dirty spark plug can cause misfiring, which wastes fuel.
As gas prices continue to rise more and more people will look for alternative ways to travel. If you are able to walk, jog, bike or take public transportation, to work our hat goes off to you and we commend you on your efforts and thank you for helping to reduce your impact on the environment. For those of you who rely on your car for travel, remember the tips above when driving and it will save you money and lessen the impact on the environment.
Written by steve on August 2nd, 2006 with
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