Slow Down And Save Fuel

By Randy Thompson






Gas costs have each driver feeling the pressure these days. With gas prices continuing to swoop upwards, no driver wants to be forced to visit the pump more often. That explains why it is important to find straightforward ways that you can increase your fuel potency when driving, so that you can save a tiny bit of gas in the procedure. Of course , each little bit helps, right? No longer be terrified of the gas pump and begin fighting back.

The best ways to save on fuel consumption when you drive are also often among the least expensive techniques, also. As an example, were you aware that you are able to save on gas costs simply by making one or two minor changes to your driving style? If this sounds too fantastic to be true, do not worry! It is quite possible to boost your fuel potency quite seriously, with even one or two subtle changes to the way that you drive.

First of all, you should know that driving higher than 55 miles per hour really eats plenty of gas. If you compare your mileage when you're driving 55 miles an hour to your mileage when you're driving 75 miles per hour, you will see a drastic difference. Many experts have speculated that you use about 20 to 25 % more fuel when you're driving 75 MPH, compared with what you would use if you drove at 55 mph. That's why it's exceedingly important to consider going a little bit slower when you're driving on the highway or interstate road.

It could seem like a chore to need to putt along at 55 MPH when everybody else is going 65 miles per hour (or maybe faster), but remember that you will still get to where you are going, and in the process you may save some money! If you are only going a short way, such as a 60 minutes trip, you'll only spend about ten additional minutes on the road. At that point, you have to decide for yourself whether getting to your destination a couple of minutes quicker is worth paying a few extra dollars for fuel costs to get there. If your trip is shorter, such as a 30 mile trip, going 10 miles an hour slower will only cost 5 minutes of driving time! Surely, you can afford an extra five minutes spent in the auto!

It's really important to note that you do not necessarily have to drive 55 MPH to get the advantages of increased fuel efficiency. Regardless of whether you slow down from, say, 65 mph to 60 miles per hour, you may still save a little bit of gas. You simply won't save as much as you would have, if you had gone down to 55 miles per hour. But any gas savings are a lot better than no gas savings, so even if you can slow down just a bit bit, you'll be helping yourself out the next time you've got to go to the gas station!

It is also necessary to remember that going slightly over 55 miles an hour doesn't cost you as much fuel efficiency as an increase in speed when you're already going quite fast. In other words, 5 additional mph when you are already going 70 miles an hour will lead to a more marked dip in fuel efficiency than the difference experienced when you go five extra miles per hour over 55 miles an hour.

You will not only enjoy increased fuel efficiency by driving slower. You will also avoid getting dear traffic tickets, which can regularly cost about 200 greenbacks! Plus, you will be a safer driver, and more likely to escape a perilous crash. If you would like to save cash at the pump, you need to actually consider slowing your speed.






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