Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2012
A few weeks ago, my Aunt sent along an email that warned about mis-calibrated gas pumps. The email was adamant that pumps were overcharging for gasoline because the total amount didn’t really match up to the price times the number of gallons. My Gasoline Ripoff Non-Scientific Test. Was I ripped off at the gas pump?
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
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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
But did you know there are easier and faster ways to accumulate those miles which could be enough to give you a free trip at least once a year, if not more? I now have the Amtrak Guest Rewards MasterCard Card from Chase, which gives me 2 points (track miles) for each $1 I spend on Amtrak travel and 1 point for every dollar I spend elsewhere.
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.”
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc.
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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