Here are some other fuel-efficiency tips the article mentioned:
- Driving slower
- Coasting to stoplights, stop signs and parking spots
- Accelerating slowly from stops
- Keeping windows and sunroof closed
- Parking in pull-through spots
- Clearing out my trunk
Edit: Please do consider safety concerns before implementing something like the Pulse and Glide technique! As I said, the concept intrigues me, but turning off your engine while on the highway sounds more like a hazard than money-saving brilliance. :-)
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I try and ease off the gas before a stop, but it depends on if people are behind you are not...we'll all start making each other mad...and we're already all losing patience with gas ;)
I've heard from reliable sources that running the air vs. opening windows cuts your gas efficiency the same...so choose one, neither is worse, because we can't ride around with the windows up and no air on ;)
Forgot to say in my last comment...it is not recommended to shut off the engine as it could affect your steering and braking!
I just blogged this morning that I hadn't really heard anything about how gas price were affecting everyone! LOL
http://twolittlevikings.blogspot.com/2008/05/strangest-conversation.html
My Tipster Tuesday for next week is on saving money on gas! I've added a link to your post. Great tips :)
I posted yesterday about what my husband has been doing to improve his gas mileage. Here is a link to the post if you are interested. If he keeps it up we could save $20-40/mo.
http://stretchingabuck.blogspot.com/2008/05/improving-our-gas-mileage.html
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