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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How fast do you get to speed, do you use cruise control , do you change lanes frequently? Using your cruise control to maintain a constant speed will improve your mpg. The time spent idling at stops, as well as the constant speeding up and slowing down, burn fuel at a greater speed than highway driving. So, what do you think?

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Saving Money on Gas – Effective Tips & Strategies

Saving Everyday

Higher gas prices are here to stay, putting a financial burden on many people, especially those with longer commutes. In this post, we will explore effective ways for saving money on gas. As always, these are things that we do ourselves, and they will absolutely work. Use cruise control on highways – with caution.

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Drivers and manufacturers are both embracing the eco-friendly tools because they help lower C02 emissions and achieve better gas mileage. Proven Tips to Increase Gas Mileage. Below you will find surefire ways to improve gas mileage. The less you idle, the better gas mileage you will receive.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. Leave your car in the garage and carpool to work or school if you can. It has never been easier to find the lowest gas prices. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. Finally, use technology.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I have an English degree and I work in scholarly book publishing as an editor (developmental and acquiring editor, not the grammar and spelling kind of editor). I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice. Currently, my fiancé and I are working to pay off the house early. My wedding dress, thrifted! This is recent.

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Review: 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring 4-Door

Saving With Shellie

I had a conference in Dallas a few weeks ago and they wanted me to check out the amazing gas mileage in the Mazda 3i. I drive a gas-guzzling mom mobile, a mid-size 8-seat SUV that costs more than $65 to fill up. If you are looking for a gas sipper, this car is really incredible. And let me tell you it was AMAZING!