Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Gasoline Purity. No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. Burning gasoline that contains 10 percent ethanol (known as E10) will lower your fuel efficiency by up to 3-4 percent according to the EPA. Maintenance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. Gas stations, some hotels, some restaurants are examples of places you might negotiate a cash discount. If you didn’t have cash to spend that day, you may well have been stranded out of gas. Sometimes you get cash discounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

High gas prices got you down? 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. Change your oil regularly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van. With gas prices falling significantly recently, we haven’t been using the full amount. We would be sacrificing our long term financial growth in order to make our budget a little more comfortable in the short term.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Buy A Scooter If you want to feel the breeze in your face but are afraid of climbing up on that Harley, check out small gas or electric-powered scooters. Sure beats using gasoline every day! High gas prices got you down?

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 8, 2013

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. And, although the crops absorb carbon dioxide as they grow, processing them into biofuel requires substantial amounts of coal and natural gas.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 2, 2011

And as you know, gasoline coupons just don’t appear out this air. That means all of us have to take extra steps so that we can conserve gasoline and get the most out of each fill up. Not only that, they can also make you burn more gasoline. Make sure that when the pump clicks off you just handle back and tighten your gas cap.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2012

With rising gas prices at the pump, it can be down right painful to fill up at the gas station. for a gallon of gas, we know that it will probably only get worse as the summer rolls on. You don’t need extra equipment or “stuff” in your car that just weighs it down, and ultimately burns more gasoline. Lighten your load.

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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 drive fast (especially on non-highway roads), you tend to brake more and then start up faster – which also wastes gas and causes wear and tear on your vehicle. Gasoline waste costs. You enjoy the ride less. Your time costs.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 29, 2014

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. It has never been easier to find the lowest gas prices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Gasoline, groceries, drugstores, restaurants – you name it, my Amtrak card gets used to pay the bill. Buying groceries gives me at least 700 points a month and gasoline a few hundred more! I use my credit card like a debit card , in that I use it for every purchase I make. How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card? Travel Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Use alternative methods of transportation , a.k.a. Not only is the extra exercise good for you but it also reduces your impact on the environment. Cook at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

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. Don’t Idle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc. Show them how to pump gas and how the pump shows what you are putting in. Talk about where the gasoline comes from and the various jobs related to producing it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2012

I don’t know about you, but I dread every single time I have to pull into the gas station and fill up my vehicle. From squeezing every last mile out of a tank to using the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone to find the absolute lowest gasoline price near me, gas at $4.00+ per gallon can be a budget killer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store). and dry conditions. “ “Use caution when storing apples, however: They give off ethylene gas, which promotes ripening and maturation of other vegetables and, at some concentrations, can promote sprouting in potatoes.”

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

Saving money at the grocery store , gas station , car insurance, or even college tuition are all examples of things that should be something you strive for and are eager to achieve. Saving money can substantially improve your health and it’s scientifically proven to do so.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

6 Gas Buddy. This handy application can help you find the best prices on gasoline in your area. It is perfect for budget travel, as you would likely not know where the best gas deals are when in an unfamiliar city. This way you don’t pay booking fees and can still take advantage of frequent flier programs. 7 Groupon.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms. Young men ran out to fill your tank, check your oil, try your tire pressure and wipe your windshield when you stopped for gas. Women wore hats and gloves to church on Sunday. Men wore suits and hats. Cars did not have bucket seats.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Tesla’s Supercharger network is a game changer for electric vehicles, providing long distance travel that has a level of convenience equivalent to gasoline cars for all practical purposes,” said Tesla Motors co-founder and CEO Elon Musk. “We We are giving Model S the ability to drive almost anywhere for free on pure sunlight.”.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2012

Given the insane gas prices we’re facing lately (plus, we’re headed into construction season which means a longer, more convoluted commute), let’s give a generous estimate that you fill your car for $55 twice a month. That’s 110 of your hard-earned dollars being funneled directly into your gas tank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2012

On a daily basis, we assault it with all that we have to offer as a modern society: pollution from cars, airplanes, and power plants, toxic chemicals leeching into the ground, “fracking” near our underground aquifers in order to access natural gas, and the wholesale destruction of our food supply with genetically-modified organisms and pesticides.

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