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Having a car this day puts an additional strain to ones finances, what with the rising prices of petroleum and gasoline. Some households are even letting go of their second car while still others now use the public transportation to go to and from their work place. Not only that, concerns for the environment also weighs on the mind of most consumers so they use alternative means of transportation like bicycles or alternative fuel automobiles such as electric cars and hydrogen cars. If you are a car owner, you can still do your part for Mother Nature by following some good fuel-saving tips. You also save on your money as well. Here are some reasonable steps you can follow when you drive:

1. Do not speed. The best way to save on gas is to slow down and reduce your speed.The faster you go, the faster your engine eats up gas. Doubling your speed means that your car has to overcome 4 times as much wind resistance.

2. Accelerate carefully. Your car leaps or jack-rabbit is caused by extra gasoline when you step on the accelerator too hard. obviously. When leaving a stop light, accelerate slowly so the transmission can shift up into higher gears. For those using stick-shift, shift early to keep the revs down. Also keep an eye out for potential slowdowns especially during heavy traffic hours.

3. Turn off the air condition.Use of air conditioning reduces fuel economy. It can take 6 litres of gas in every tankful, so you might want to turn off the conditioner.

4. Regular car tune up. Having an engine tuned up regularly improves the engine's performance and its use of gas.

5. Pace your driving. Sudden speed ups, slow downs, and stops reduces fuel economy. Maintaining a steady speed level conserves fuel.

6. Check tire pressure. Tires that are under inflated put so much extra drag on the engine that it reduces miles per gas (MPG) by 6 percent. Get a good tire gauge and check your tires at least ones a month.

7. Check air filter. A dirty air filter or carburetor restricts the flow of air into the engine and make you lose as much as 303 litres a year. Make sure to replace your air filters regularly and check all pollution control devices.

8. Avoid engine idling. When you are waiting for more than a couple of minutes, turn off the engine. An engine that has been idle for a least a minute uses more gasoline that it takes to restart your car.

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