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Gas Savings
EPA says every 5 mph over 60 mph is the equivalent of paying an extra 20 cents a gallon for gas.  Custom Search
3. Manual Transmissions---Get into the highest gear as fast as possible. 4. Use Cruise Control--The EPA believes the computerized instruments in your vehicle, control the flow of gasoline, better than the individual. Be aware though, that some auto experts believe that cruise control is not as safe as manual driving, therefore we should not sacrifice safety for savings. You must make that decision. 5. Remove unnecessary items to lighten the load--Your engine will not have to work as hard. 6. Maintenance is crucial--Edmunds.com estimates that "a properly working oxygen sensor -- a standard part in today's automobile engines -- can affect your fuel economy by as much 40%." The Department of Energy estimates that "drivers can improve their gas mileage by as much as 10%, by simply changing their air filter every 12,000 miles." Special filters, magnets, injectors, etc. draw generally negative comments from the EPA, suggesting they either do not work or do little good, if any. The EPA warns to be particularly skeptical of products that promise to improve economy by 20% or more. Finally, be aware that EPA literature says "No government agency endorses gas-saving products for cars,"
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