Well I drive this 96 grand am that has a V6 engine and only has about 13-15 gallon tank and maybe gets 22mpg if im lucky.so i was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to save money with said gas consuming vehicle/s? btw i mostly travel to college which it 7mi both ways plus traffic.
2007-07-17 23:38:09 · 12 answers · asked by James R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
go under 60 and use cruise control dont us your ac put windows down
2007-07-19 08:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
large engined vehicles are (rightly?) called 'gas guzzlers' for a very good reason...they DO use lots more fuel than smaller vehicles. If you really don't want to change your car, however, there are a number of things you can do to avoid excessive fuel wasting.
First (same for ALL cars, of whatever size) take any lead out of your right shoe and 'ee-ee-ase' into your acceleration. This will save a significant amount.
When you need to stop, don't use the brakes (except for emergencies, of course) but lift off the throttle and allow the car to slow down gradually. Any speed you have built up has cost you fuel, any use of the brakes is wasting it!
Traffic... you mention this and it can be very important. If you are stuck in line behind other vehicles you are constantly burning fuel and getting nowhere doing it. If you can, try avoiding the heavy traffic periods...maybe leaving home 30 minutes earlier would give you a clear run? Or having a coffee when college is finished before setting off home at the same time as your fellow students?
Urban cycle driving uses far more gas than distance running, so think before you 'nip down to the store', or whatever.
Ensure your tyre pressures are correct. An easy thing to miss, but can give a noticable improvement in gas mileage.
Don't use the air conditioning in the car...this can reduce your gas mileage by between 3 and 5% (over a year, that can add up to a lot!)
Of course there are schemes to reduce overall traffic and cost by 'car sharing' and the like. If you 'shared' with three friends you would use only a quarter of the gas you presently use, wouldn't you?
Avoid, as I said, heavy acceleration and high speeds...a cruising speed of approximately 50 mph would be the most economical cruise speed for a Grand Am. (not very exciting, but definitely more economical!)
If you really don't want to change the car for a more economical model then the adoption of these small things will at least improve your gas mileage.
Good luck,
BobSpain
2007-07-18 00:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 23:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by thorton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, if you're only 7 miles away, then get a bike or use public transit if possible, you spoiled brat =P
But if you have to drive, keep your tires properly inflated. Or just get a more efficient car. Whichever is easier.
2007-07-18 10:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't accelerate too quickly.
Don't break too fast.
Make sure all of your tires are full of air.
Make sure that you have your oil changed at least every 3,000 miles.
Other than that, the only other way is to carpool!!!
2007-07-18 06:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by Shawnathan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is there no bus route running to and from your college?
2007-07-17 23:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!
use PURE ACETONE, it saves up to a large %
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/524517/double_your_gas_mileage_2x/
LOOK AT THAT VIDEO.
2007-07-17 23:40:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try farting in the tank! The methane should get you a couple of miles further LOL
2007-07-17 23:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by kendavi 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get a different car.
2007-07-17 23:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml
2007-07-17 23:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋