Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

However, buying a new car isn’t in the cards for me right now, so I have to make due with the one I have. Automobiles cause 51 percent of the carbon monoxide pollution in the air, so it’s important to do what we can to make our cars a little less dirty whenever possible. Follow the instructions in your car’s manual.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

You also use about 40% more gasoline, according to some musings by Bargain Babe and SelecTrucks. When you speed, you have less control over your car. You tend to ignore safe stopping distances, tailgating non-speeding cars. Gasoline waste costs. On highway trips, set the cruise control for a few mph BELOW the speed limit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

In fact, due to driver demand, car manufacturers are providing drivers with easy-to-use tools that measure driving efficiency. To begin driving your car in a manner that saves fuel, you will need to make a few minor adjustments to your driving habits. If you drive 5 mph over sixty mph, you can be wasting up to 31 cents of gasoline.

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