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75 Ways to Save Gas Clean, Green Tips to Cut Costs at the Pump

by: Davidson, Jim

75 Ways to Save Gas Clean, Green Tips to Cut Costs at the Pump

by: Davidson, Jim

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9780143186052
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0143186051
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/27/2011
Publisher: Penguin Books

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Everyone is looking for ways to save money at the pump, and 75 Ways to Save Gas is an indispensable guide to doing just that. It's chock-full of simple, easy-to-follow tips to help you save fuel-and potentially hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each year on your gas bill.

Introduction	p. I
Fuel-saving maintenance for your car
Service, service, service	p. 5
Choose synthetic oil	p. 7
Check fluid levels	p. 8
Inspect the air filter	p. 9
Check the emission control system (ECS)	p. 10
Keep the fuel injectors clean	p. 11
Inflate the tires	p. 13
Add nitrogen to your tires	p. 14
Buy better tires	p. 15
Use snow tires if you need them	p. 16
Don't use snow tires if you don't need them	p. 18
Check the alignment	p. 19
Great gas tips
Don't install fuel-saving devices	p. 23
Install a fuel-use gauge	p. 24
Search for deals on gas	p. 25
Take advantage of loyalty discounts	p. 27
Use the right fuel for your car	p. 30
Fill up near empty	p. 31
Don't overfill	p. 32
Tighten the gas cap	p. 33
Prepare your car before you drive
Lose some weight	p. 36
Reduce drag	p. 37
Keep the car's body clean and smooth	p. 38
Power down	p. 39
Avoid the extremes of hot and cold
Windows up or down?	p. 42
Avoid air conditioning	p. 43
Chill in the shade	p. 44
Use the garage	p. 45
Install a block heater	p. 46
Don't use a remote starter	p. 48
Don't rev the engine	p. 49
Wear appropriate clothing	p. 50
Use heated seats	p. 51
Plan your drive
Be an anti-consumer	p. 54
Use mail order or couriers	p. 55
Plan ahead	p. 57
Give yourself time	p. 58
Avoid short trips	p. 59
Try trip-chaining	p. 60
Park 'n' walk	p. 61
Park 'n' ride	p. 62
Park with the hood pointing out	p. 63
Use the most efficient vehicle	p. 64
Give up your Sunday drive	p. 65
Put an end to idling
Don't idle	p. 68
Turn the engine off	p. 69
Don't do drive-thru	p. 71
Gas-saving driving habits
Stop speeding	p. 74
Use cruise control	p. 75
Don't drive aggressively	p. 76
Drive steadily	p. 78
Lighten up on the brakes	p. 79
Choose a more fuel-efficient car
Buy a new car	p. 82
Choose fuel-efficient options	p. 83
Buy a smaller car	p. 84
Buy a 5-speed stick	p. 85
Buy a hybrid	p. 86
Buy a new diesel	p. 90
Buy an old diesel	p. 91
Buy a flex-fuel ethanol car	p. 92
Convert your car to CNG or LPG	p. 93
Alternatives to using your car
Why not walk?	p. 96
Get on your bike	p. 98
Use transit	p. 101
Take a taxi	p. 102
Car share	p. 103
Rent a car	p. 105
Get a scooter	p. 106
Join a carpool	p. 108
Telecommute	p. 109
Participate in no-drive days	p. 110
Limit your use	p. 111
Advanced gas-saving tips
Bonus tips	p. 114
Try hypermiling	p. 116
Start a fuel-economy group?	p. 117
Internet resources and gas apps	p. 118
Appendix
Cost of Fuel	p. 124
Logging Your Fuel	p. 126
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75 Ways to Save Gas Clean, Green Tips to Cut Costs at the Pump

75 Ways to Save Gas Clean, Green Tips to Cut Costs at the Pump

9780143186052

0143186051

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