A few easy tips
Just how exactly does one manage to pull that off without changing vehicles? A few easy tips can help you. One is carpooling. If your daily commute is 60-km long, you'll have travelled about 1,800 kilometers at the end of the month. By commuting with a colleague, your combined mileage will be cut in half. That's a lot fuel saved right there!
Also, by planning your trips and errands ahead, you don't have to cover unnecessary distances, maybe up to 120 kilometers a month. Do whatever you can to avoid rush hours and if the convenience store is just a few blocks away from your house, for God's sake, take a walk!
On the highway, lower your cruising speed by 10 kph. This will help you save about 10 liters of fuel per month. Besides, your tires will suffer less and you probably won't get caught by a police radar. If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, use it.
Avoid idling, which is a total waste of gas money. During colder months, use the engine block heater and put the remote starter away. You should also know that air conditioning and under-inflated tires can increase your fuel consumption by up to 15 percent.
Do the maths: driving smartly can help you save more than 60 liters of fuel per month -- over 720 liters on a yearly basis. At $1.34 per liter, you'll save up to $1,000, maybe even more. Let's put it this way: you'll be paying for gas at the average price of 2005. So, you see, saving money on fuel is possible. It's up to you to try.
Just how exactly does one manage to pull that off without changing vehicles? A few easy tips can help you. One is carpooling. If your daily commute is 60-km long, you'll have travelled about 1,800 kilometers at the end of the month. By commuting with a colleague, your combined mileage will be cut in half. That's a lot fuel saved right there!
Also, by planning your trips and errands ahead, you don't have to cover unnecessary distances, maybe up to 120 kilometers a month. Do whatever you can to avoid rush hours and if the convenience store is just a few blocks away from your house, for God's sake, take a walk!
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On the highway, lower your cruising speed by 10 kph. This will help you save about 10 liters of fuel per month. Besides, your tires will suffer less and you probably won't get caught by a police radar. If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, use it.
Avoid idling, which is a total waste of gas money. During colder months, use the engine block heater and put the remote starter away. You should also know that air conditioning and under-inflated tires can increase your fuel consumption by up to 15 percent.
Do the maths: driving smartly can help you save more than 60 liters of fuel per month -- over 720 liters on a yearly basis. At $1.34 per liter, you'll save up to $1,000, maybe even more. Let's put it this way: you'll be paying for gas at the average price of 2005. So, you see, saving money on fuel is possible. It's up to you to try.