Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. Use cruise control. Change your oil regularly. Keep tires inflated.

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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. Gasoline waste costs. On highway trips, set the cruise control for a few mph BELOW the speed limit. How to Save Money on Transport Costs. You enjoy the ride less. Your time costs. Increased auto insurance costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

If you drive 5 mph over sixty mph, you can be wasting up to 31 cents of gasoline. An easy way to make sure you stay calm behind the wheel, even when you are in a rush, is to use your vehicle’s cruise control. In the past, I have often encouraged many of you to find alternative sources for transportation in an effort to.

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