How to Beat High Gasoline Prices
There are a number of things that American families can do to improve their fuel efficiency and help them save money. Taken together, these efficiencies can equal up to a dollar of savings per gallon.

1. Slow down.
  • Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.15 per gallon for gas.
  • Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas.
  • Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $.12-$.82/gallon

2. Keep your car maintained and running smoothly.
  • Tune ups
  • Clean air filters
  • Tires properly inflated
  • Proper grade of oil

3. Use your engine wisely.
  • Avoid Excessive Idling
  • Use Cruise Control and overdrive gears

4. Be smart about driving.
  • Plan errands to do them together, rather than separate trips
  • Carpool
  • Mass transit
  • Telecommute

5. Keep your car light.
  • Too often a car become long-term storage facilities

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