High Gasoline Prices Mania
Have you checked your Local Gas Price lately? I’m sure all of you are aware of the Gas price being outrageously high. Well this is nothing new, Gas prices will go up and so are other stuff including food and leisure. I remember getting a forward email regarding “no pump day” quite sometime ago, then lately I have been reading bulletin on Myspace about “No Pump Day” from numerous people on my friend’s list. I was amazed on how many people actually responded to this bulletin. –read the text below–
…On May 15th Tom asks all my-space members not to go to the gas station in protest high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places. There are 72,110,073 members currently on the network, and the average car takes about 20 to 30 dollars to fill up. If all my-space members did not go to the pump on the 15th it would take $2,163,302,190.00 out of the oil companies pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the oil industry for at least one day.If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldn’t) repost this bulletin repost it with ‘Don’t pump gas on May 15th…
–Umm I hate to bust their bubbles but, this is nothing new. Why? well its been around, And I don’t think its going to crippled the Oil Company if we (Consumers) don’t purchase gas for a day. So, Us, however, can do something to save gas, some suggestions below.
#Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.
#Be sure the automatic choke is disengaged after engine warm up… chokes often get stuck, resulting in bad gas/air mixture.
# Don’t start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.
#Avoid “reving” the engine, especially just before you switch the engine off; this wastes fuel needlessly and washes oil down from the inside cylinder walls, owing to loss of oil pressure.
# Do not rest left foot on floor board pedals while driving. The slightest pressure puts “mechanical drag” on components, wearing them down prematurely. This “dragging” also demands additional fuel usage.
#Avoid rough roads whenever possible, because dirt or gravel rob you of up to 30% of your gas mileage.
# Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the “green light” all the way.
# Automatic transmissions should be allowed to cool down when your car is idling at a standstill, e.g. railroad crossings, long traffic lights, etc. Place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and allows transmission to cool.
# Park car so that you can later begin to travel in forward gear; avoid reverse gear maneuvers to save gas.
# Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner’s manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to maintaining clean air filters… diminished air flow increases gas waste.
#Protect your engine with engine lubricant to improve engine power, increase fuel economy, reduce emissions and reduce engine surface wear.
#Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.
# Remove snow tires during good weather seasons; traveling on deep tire tread really robs fuel!
#Inflate all tires to maximum limit. Each tire should be periodically spun, balanced and checked for out-of-round. When shopping for new tires, get large diameter tires for rear wheels. Radial designs are the recognized fuel-savers; check manufacturer’s specifications for maximum tire pressures.
# Remove vinyl tops - they cause air drag. Rough surfaces disturb otherwise smooth air flow around a car’s body. Bear in mind when buying new cars that a fancy sun roof helps disturb smooth air flow (and mileage).
#Auto air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Heater fan, power windows and seats increase engine load; the more load on your engine, the less miles per gallon.
# Remove excess weight from trunk or inside of car - extra tires, back seats, unnecessary heavy parts. Extra weight reduces mileage, especially when driving up inclines.
#Car pools reduce travel monotony and gas expense - all riders chip in to help you buy. Conversation helps to keep the driver alert. Pooling also reduces traffic congestion, gives the driver easier maneuverability and greater “steady speed” economy. For best results, distribute passenger weight evenly throughout car.
#During cold weather watch for icicles frozen to car frame. Up to 100 lbs. can be quickly accumulated! Unremoved snow and ice cause tremendous wind resistance. Warm water thrown on (or hosed on) will eliminate it fast.
see by just paying attention to your car you can save money on gas. hope this help
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