I heard it doesn't matter if you have your a/c on high or low, that as long as its on it uses the same amount of gas...
2007-06-26 01:58:07 · 10 answers · asked by Lima Bean 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Keep car in correct gear and take foot of accelerator as much as possible during driving, especially when going downhill or approaching traffic lights (when approaching traffic lights keep car in a lower gear and keep your foot off the gas pedal as when you do this the car does not use any fuel, also you will be using your brakes less so less wear and you won't have to wait as long at a red light).
Aim to keep revs below 2300 rpm, accelerate gradually and plan for the road conditions ahead.
Also, may seem strange but keep your cars exterior and interior clean as this can help and get rid of any excess weight.
Get a wheel alignment check as well as if wheels are not tracked properly then this will be putting drag on your car (although toe angles will have to be out a lot to make any real effect).
Plan your journeys and choose roads that allow a higher constant speed and apparently 56mph is the most economical speed to drive a car at.
2007-06-26 02:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by davidleeis14 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not do the "stop and go" lay off the breaks .....do not tail get because you have to hit the breaks often, make sure the tires of inflated correctly with the right amount of air, LOVE your local repair shop .....go and make sure your car is properly maintained....oil changes and a clean filter will really help you out a long way....somebody told me that when you drive on the interstate and you have your windows down that the air that get in the car holds your car back......(am not to sure about that one)....but i know that the air conditior does eat up the gas ....geesh....am getting a bicycle.
2007-06-26 02:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by JANE D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive less. Drive slower and try to manage your trips.
When I go to work, try to do all on the way home so no extra use of the car. I walk to some stores now with the price of gas what it is
2007-06-26 02:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high or low is the same...the best way to save gas is to drive as little as possible
2007-06-26 02:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive at the lowest and most steady speed possible in the road, and which will serve your purpose.
Accelerate slowly and use brake to the minimum.
Keep your engine tuned (oil& air filters cleaned)
Maintain correct air pressure in tyres.
Change spark plugs in time.
2007-06-26 02:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tony F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a hybrid car to conserve gas.
2007-06-26 02:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to be sure tires are properly inflated.
Turn your A/C off.
In trucks, let down tailgate to improve airflow.
Tune up your engine.
Walk.
Ride a bicycle.
Move somewhere where the roads go downhill both ways.
2007-06-26 02:10:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the guy with the idea of tailgate down. it's worse. doestn't help anything it only makes it worse. wasnt' design to be driven with the tail gate down.
drive at a steady speed. AC does not affect fuel economy.
2007-06-26 13:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by fb22279 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tune up. clean air cleaner filter, correctly inflated tires.
2007-06-26 02:01:23 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't rev your engine, keep up with your tune-ups and regular maintenance....tailgate truckers on the interstate, make your car weight less, lose some weight yourself...buy a smaller vehicle with a smaller engine...buy a hybrid....
2007-06-26 02:02:07 · answer #10 · answered by goosecrossing 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋