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          10 Ways You Can Save Gas

1. Go the speed limit. Use cruise control.
Speed limits are calculated for maximum safety – they'll also
reward you with maximum gas mileage. You can get up to 20
percent more mileage traveling 55 mph than 70 mph. Using
cruise control provides additional gas savings.

2. Drive evenly. Avoid hard stops.
Quick starts burn gas while hard stops also cost you. Take your
foot off the accelerator and coast a bit before stopping for a
traffic light or a stop sign.

3. Avoid idling and rush hour traffic.
You're burning fuel while idling – up to a gallon every hour. So,
avoid rush hour traffic when possible.

4. Open windows at slow speeds. Use A/C on highways.
Around town, turn your air conditioning off and roll down the
windows. On the highway, open windows create drag at
speeds of 40 mph or more, so roll them up and use the air.

5. Remove junk from the trunk.
Added weight in your vehicle affects fuel economy, so take
unnecessary items out of your trunk.

6. Fill up when it's cool and before holidays.
Cooler temperatures in the early morning or late evening
create less vapor. Also, getting a fill-up three days before a
holiday will help you save on the per-gallon price at the pump.

7. Don't top off gas and tighten the cap.
When buying gas, stop when the pump shuts off automatically.
And remember, your tank needs both fuel and fumes, so
tighten the gas cap after every fill-up.

8. Use the correct fuel grade.
Use the fuel grade recommended by your vehicle
manufacturer. In addition, TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
even better for your vehicle. It is a class of gasoline with
enhanced detergency, that exceed detergent requirements
imposed by the EPA. It meets voluntary deposit control
standards developed by four automotive companies, including
General Motors. TOP TIER gasoline retailers include:
  • Chevron
  • Conoco
  • Phillips
  • QuikTrip
  • 76
  • Shell
  • Texaco
  • Chevron-Canada
  • Shell-Canada
  • Petro-Canada
  • Sunoco-Canada
  • Entec Stations
  • MFA Oil Company
  • Kwik Trip/Kwik Star
  • The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
  • Aloha Petroleum
  • Tri-Par Oil Company
  • Turkey Hill
  • Mileage (Severson Oil Co.)

9. Don't accelerate up hill.
Build up speed before an incline, and then maintain it on the
way up. Coast on the way down for additional fuel economy.

10. Avoid rooftop carriers.
Approximately one quarter of each gallon of gas is needed to
overcome wind resistance, so avoid carrying things on your
roof. If necessary, use an aerodynamic carrier to help
minimize drag.
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