Save on Gas Costs by Maintaining Your Car in Top Shape
Please meet Mr.
Sam Stone, a Mechanic from Texas.
Most of us intimately call him Dr.
Sam.
He has been a mechanic for the last 17 years.
Sam is truly an expert in his own field.
When the gas pump prices hit an average of $4 over the weekend I contacted him to see if he had any tips on saving gas that he was willing to share.
He revealed to me some proven ways to save on gas costs that can be implemented free of charge or at minimal cost.
Are you ready? Here we go.
Sam begins...
There are basically two strategies to make your car fuel efficient and make sure that you squeeze every dollar from each gallon of fuel you buy.
The two strategies that I am about to reveal to you have been used by motorists for many years.
To save fuel you need have good driving habits and keep your car in top condition.
A fuel economy car must be kept in top condition.
You have to practice what we call preventive maintenance.
As the name implies, preventive maintenance refers to performing proactive maintenance in order to prevent system problems.
Simply put you do not change your oil and air filter in response to a problem situation.
Instead you follow a strict schedule.
From my experience I have found that more than three quarters of car owners neglect preventive maintenance, which results in low fuel efficiency.
These people generally find themselves repairing or replacing parts much sooner than those that take definite steps to avoid difficulties in the first place.
Here are ome tips that if used properly will help you to save thousands of dollars on gasoline every year.
1.
Clean Dirty Air Filters.
Today's cars are controlled by complicated ignition systems, on board computers and other gadgets that the average car owner will find hard to comprehend.
Dirty air filters can cause your engine to run at less than peak efficiency, resulting in fuel wastage.
Have your filters cleaned regularly especially if you visit dusty areas often.
2.
Tune up Your Engine.
If you drive a car that is more than two years old, have your engine tune up by a good car technician.
An engine that is running perfectly will help start your car easily and run smoothly.
Make sure that the idling speeds are right and the engine is in top shape.
This will result in better fuel economy.
3.
Spend a few bucks and convert your car to run on water and gas.
There is a number of gas/fuel saving devices that you could install on your car or truck engine.
The best guides take you by the hand and show how to do it.
The modifications can be easily installed and removed from both petrol and diesel engines.
Most of them work by changing water into a hydrogen gas compound called water gas which is injected into the car engine turning your vehicle into a fuel economy car or truck and thus increasing your mileage.
Installing such devices does not only lead to the best fuel economy in terms of miles per gallon but also lower emissions and a positive contribution to global warming.
4.
Carry out a complete fuel System Clean up.
Gas additives may boost the cleaning performance of your gasoline.
As the gasoline circulates through the fuel system including intake values, fuel injectors and combustion chambers, the additives help to clean out any dirt and deposits from your car engine.
A complete fuel system clean up can help restore peak engine performance.
5.
Rotate Your Tires.
Many people do not realize the importance of the right tire pressures, type, size and condition when it comes to saving fuel.
Usually manufacturers recommend schedules for rotating tires to ensure the best performance and the best car gas mileage.
The simple step of finding out the schedule your vehicle belongs to and adhering to it will save you hundreds of dollars.
A good place to start is checking your owner's manual for your vehicle's proper interval and rotation sequence.
Sam looked through the window.
"I sorry Bob, we have to end it here.
Pass by when you get time and I will give you tips on the second strategy, how your driving habits may save you gallons of fuel.
You need this second strategy to perfect your knowledge on how to save fuel.
I have to attend to other customers".
Sam Stone, a Mechanic from Texas.
Most of us intimately call him Dr.
Sam.
He has been a mechanic for the last 17 years.
Sam is truly an expert in his own field.
When the gas pump prices hit an average of $4 over the weekend I contacted him to see if he had any tips on saving gas that he was willing to share.
He revealed to me some proven ways to save on gas costs that can be implemented free of charge or at minimal cost.
Are you ready? Here we go.
Sam begins...
There are basically two strategies to make your car fuel efficient and make sure that you squeeze every dollar from each gallon of fuel you buy.
The two strategies that I am about to reveal to you have been used by motorists for many years.
To save fuel you need have good driving habits and keep your car in top condition.
A fuel economy car must be kept in top condition.
You have to practice what we call preventive maintenance.
As the name implies, preventive maintenance refers to performing proactive maintenance in order to prevent system problems.
Simply put you do not change your oil and air filter in response to a problem situation.
Instead you follow a strict schedule.
From my experience I have found that more than three quarters of car owners neglect preventive maintenance, which results in low fuel efficiency.
These people generally find themselves repairing or replacing parts much sooner than those that take definite steps to avoid difficulties in the first place.
Here are ome tips that if used properly will help you to save thousands of dollars on gasoline every year.
1.
Clean Dirty Air Filters.
Today's cars are controlled by complicated ignition systems, on board computers and other gadgets that the average car owner will find hard to comprehend.
Dirty air filters can cause your engine to run at less than peak efficiency, resulting in fuel wastage.
Have your filters cleaned regularly especially if you visit dusty areas often.
2.
Tune up Your Engine.
If you drive a car that is more than two years old, have your engine tune up by a good car technician.
An engine that is running perfectly will help start your car easily and run smoothly.
Make sure that the idling speeds are right and the engine is in top shape.
This will result in better fuel economy.
3.
Spend a few bucks and convert your car to run on water and gas.
There is a number of gas/fuel saving devices that you could install on your car or truck engine.
The best guides take you by the hand and show how to do it.
The modifications can be easily installed and removed from both petrol and diesel engines.
Most of them work by changing water into a hydrogen gas compound called water gas which is injected into the car engine turning your vehicle into a fuel economy car or truck and thus increasing your mileage.
Installing such devices does not only lead to the best fuel economy in terms of miles per gallon but also lower emissions and a positive contribution to global warming.
4.
Carry out a complete fuel System Clean up.
Gas additives may boost the cleaning performance of your gasoline.
As the gasoline circulates through the fuel system including intake values, fuel injectors and combustion chambers, the additives help to clean out any dirt and deposits from your car engine.
A complete fuel system clean up can help restore peak engine performance.
5.
Rotate Your Tires.
Many people do not realize the importance of the right tire pressures, type, size and condition when it comes to saving fuel.
Usually manufacturers recommend schedules for rotating tires to ensure the best performance and the best car gas mileage.
The simple step of finding out the schedule your vehicle belongs to and adhering to it will save you hundreds of dollars.
A good place to start is checking your owner's manual for your vehicle's proper interval and rotation sequence.
Sam looked through the window.
"I sorry Bob, we have to end it here.
Pass by when you get time and I will give you tips on the second strategy, how your driving habits may save you gallons of fuel.
You need this second strategy to perfect your knowledge on how to save fuel.
I have to attend to other customers".
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