The best Way’s to stretch a gallon of gas!!!!!!!!!

As gas climbs to $4.00 per gallon in the USA and over $5 per gallon in Canada the automotive industry is changing as well.

For years drivers have preferred larger vehicles in North America. Look around and you will see large sedan’s and large SUV’s as well as large pickup’s…..

Based on the changes in fuel prices these days, fuel economy is now at the top of everyone’s wish list for their next vehicle. If a new vehicle is not in the cards this summer, here are a few tips to help you get great gas mileage with your current car.

Top ten ways to Save gas now:

One: Clear out your trunk. Extra weight or junk in the trunk of your car burn more gas.

Two: Make sure your tire pressure is correct and check it every week. The right tire pressure improves tire life, ride quality and fuel economy as well.

Three: Slow down in the city and on the highway. Cars burn more gas when they are driven faster. Not only will you save money on gas, you will avoid speeding tickets as well.

Four: Slow down before you approach a red light. If the light turns green you are not accelerating from zero to speed and you will burn less gas.

Five: Monitor your driving and fuel economy as well. If you compare different routes to home or work, you can maximize your fuel economy by figuring out which route burns less gas.

Six: If you are idling your car in traffic for more than 5 minutes, turning the engine off will save gas. You can always restart the car when the traffic clears.

Seven: Eliminate the use of Air Conditioning when possible to minimize fuel consumption.

Eight: If you drive an older car, a tune up can improve the operation of your engine and fuel economy as well…

Nine: Buy fuel in the evening and avoid buying gas on weekends. Gas prices are always higher during the day and on the weekends.

Ten: Last but not least, drive less if possible. Get outdoors, walk, bike run and feel better…..

There are websites that are dedicated to individuals who love to maximize fuel economy. These individuals are called Hyper Milers”.

Here are a few websites:

http://hypermilers.com/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18923454/

http://motherjones.com/politics/2007/01/guy-can-get-59-mpg-plain-old-accord-beat-punk

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-06-23-hypermilers-saving-gas_N.htm

Don’t forget to smile, and slow down, burning less gas is also great for the planet……

Think green, and burn less gas…..