Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. Let’s take a look at a few reasons why your vehicle’s actual fuel economy may not add up to the advertised fuel estimates. We all know that city driving lowers fuel economy. The “You” Factor. Maintenance.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 10, 2012
However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. Besides being safe, not speeding can help you save money on fuel as well.
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Motherhood Moments
JUNE 26, 2023
They often have package deals as well.” Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “First, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order (tires inflated, recently serviced, etc.) – this will help optimize your fuel efficiency.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 1, 2014
It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. Since it costs about $20/day in gas for my partner to take the truck, and my car has at least double the fuel economy, when we carpool, he drives the car. It has over 250,000 KM on it, and is almost 20 years old. We save $30/week, or $120/month on his end by carpooling.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 10, 2012
If you plan on being in the market for a new automobile this year, then it’s essential that you take the time to analyze fuel economy. While fuel efficiency is important for the environment, it’s as beneficial to your budget as well. The price of petro is expected to climb to record levels this summer.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 24, 2012
If you can follow most or all of this advice during your daily motoring activities, you will save money on gasoline, help reduce overall emissions, keep your car running more efficiently, and probably extend the life of it as well. It’s just creating drag which reduces your fuel economy. Change your oil regularly.
Saving Cents With Sense
MAY 23, 2013
liter, four-cylinder engine as well as safety features like stability and traction control. And if you want to maximize the fuel economy even more, purchase the Rio with start/stop technology, which means the engine automatically shuts off when you’d otherwise be idling (think: red lights, traffic jams, etc).
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