I'm sure we've all heard this song and dance before, but with the price of gas these days a reminder seems apropos.
- Maintain proper tire pressure. You'll find this in the manual.
- Use the air conditioner on the highway because the drag from opening the windows uses more gas than the A/C.
- Open your windows around town because the drag isn't enough to matter at low speeds.
- Fill up at the coolest time of day to get the most gas for your buck.
- Get the unnecessary crap out of your car because the extra weight reduces mileage. Do you really need 14 fold up chairs, everyday?
- Change your oil and filters regularly.
- Stick to the speed limit for maximum mileage and because tickets really screw the budget. Just ask Lori, who likes to get one every month.
- Plan your errands in a circuit and do them all at once rather than running out for each errand. Do them on your way to and from work.
- End of year car dealership sales are going on right now, so this is a good time to shop if you're in the market for a new car. Do your research!
- If your feet work, and most of ours do, consider using them to walk to lunch or the store if it's close by.
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