GPS System - Gas Saving Tools

There’s a few tips that will get you where you’re going with the least amount of gas spent. First off in the age of technology you should own a GPS system. They range in price but all are well within affordable, check online and do some comparison shopping. Chances are you’ll run into a sale. Most don’t realize how far they will get with using the momentum of the vehicle.

Acceleration, if you can maintain even a slow speed, it’s that much less your car will have to burn to get going again. Try to anticipate traffic and traffic lights moving just fast enough to move with traffic, or get o the next light. This will also reduce the wear and tear on your brakes and tires. You will be surprised how much gas you’re saving and notice the brakes and tires lasting longer. Driving between 45-60mph is considered the most fuel-efficient cruising range. It just so happens that this range coincides with most parkway and secondary roads. A GPS system will help you map out your destination, and in conjunction with your “cruise control” you can maintain optimum mpg.

Aerodynamics plays a crucial role as your vehicle moves. The less it has to fight the laws of physics, the less fuel will be consumed. Keep the windows rolled up and use your cars ventilation. It is more energy efficient than keeping windows open at speeds over 25mph. When down air gets sucked into the car creating a pushing effect that’s called “drag.” This makes the engine work harder, burning more fuel to maintain the same speeds. Roof racks that are used often can be taken off until needed to keep the vehicles exterior clutter free, and in its more aerodynamic shape. Make sure tires are at 32psi, driving under inflated tires can cause you to use as much as 10% more fuel.

Doing these small things everyday can really add up. Just be sure to make a conscience effort in doing so. Walking when not going far, using your GPS system for the most direct route, rolling up windows on parkways, using the cars momentum between lights. Even checking tire pressure are small things that might not cross our minds during our everyday errands and hectic schedule. You know what though, if your serious about saving money where you can you will make a conscience effort to do so.