| Gas prices are higher than ever, so you are likely to | | | | tips. They will serve you much better than some |
| see more advertising for gas saving products. Yes, | | | | snake oil product. |
| we want to improve on fuel efficiency, but are these | | | | Buy only the octane level gas you need. The faster |
| products really helping? Or are they just taking an | | | | you drive, the more fuel you use. It is a fact. Use |
| extra bite out of our already shrinking car budget? | | | | overdrive gears during highway driving. This also |
| The truth is you should be suspicious of any gas | | | | saves wear on your engine. |
| saving claims for certain devices or oil and gas | | | | Use cruise control on highway trips. Avoid |
| additives. Even for the few gas saving products that | | | | unnecessary braking and acceleration. That means no |
| have been found to work, the savings have been | | | | tailgating. This tip alone can improve your fuel |
| miniscule. | | | | economy by 5 to 10 percent. Sudden starts and |
| You will see all sorts of claims and testimonies. This | | | | sudden stops are wasteful, not to mention the barf |
| gas saving product improves fuel economy by 20 | | | | factor involved for those of us who get car sick. |
| percent. Yeah right. Actually, the EPA has tested | | | | Unnecessary idling wastes fuel. Avoid carrying excess |
| over 100 of these supposed gas saving doo hickies, | | | | weight in your trunk. Keep your engine tuned. Engine |
| and none of them were found to do the job well. | | | | troubles can increase fuel consumption by as much as |
| Some of the products can even damage your car. So | | | | 10 to 20 percent. |
| much for cost savings! Please be skeptical of | | | | Make sure your tires are properly inflated and aligned. |
| advertising claims for gas saving devices. | | | | Check them once a month. Under inflated tires |
| Here is another quote you might read. This gas | | | | increases fuel consumption by six percent. |
| saving device is approved by the Federal | | | | Change your oil when it is advised by the |
| government. Actually, no government agency | | | | manufacturer. Check and replace air filters regularly. |
| endorses gas saving products for cars. If the seller | | | | Clogged filters can cause up to a 10 percent increase |
| claims the EPA has evaluated its product, ask for a | | | | in fuel consumption. |
| copy of the report, or check EPA government | | | | There is no need to buy products that cost you |
| website for information. Ah, I love the power of the | | | | more money than they save. These little fuel saving |
| internet. | | | | tips can add up to an extra hundred bucks or so in |
| If you want to save money at the pump, try these | | | | your pocket each year! |