10 tips for saving fuel

FUEL SAVING TIPS

Last summer fuel prices surged to record highs. You can save easily simply changing your behavior to ease the burden at your wallet.

1. Stop driving like a crazy person: Drive smoothly with care and accelerate gradually. You will gain up to %33 on the highway and up to %5 around town.

2. Don't use brake pedal if its not necessary: By using brake pedal you are throwing out the energy. Control your speed and keep an eye on your long view.

3. Go slower than 60 mph: A car moving less than 60 mph. is %15 efficient than a car moving faster than 60 mph.

4. Use cruise control: By using a cruise control, you can take a long look to the road. You can plan where you will increase or decrease your speed.

5. Avoid idling: Turn off the engine if you will wait a little longer. To turn off the engine and restarting it again will be more efficient than idling.

6. Turn off the A/C: Turn off the A/C while you are moving slowly in city traffic. Lower the windows would be enough to keep occupants comfortable.

7. Plan your trips: Plan your trips. Decide where you will go, how you will go, where to stop. Take a road map with you or use navigation systems for not to get lost .

8. Get rid of extra weight: Clean your cargo area. Getting rid of useless stuff that you're carrying to everywhere would save fuel up to%2.

9. Find the least expensive gas at your area: You can find least expensive gas prices from internet. Sites like gasbuddy.com will be helpful to find the lowest gas price.

10. Check your tires: Be sure that your tires have the correct air pressure. Check your owner's manual.