I was driving home today and saw a small white truck with it's tailgate down to the left of me. Immediately I thought, oh, this guy is trying to save on fuel costs, that's cool. Can't blame him for that right now can you? It's arguable if that really helps or not, but I knew what he was going for. Then a funny thing happened. As I was in the right lane about to exit going 55 with my cruise control on, this guy mashes his accelerator and passes me just so he can slam on his brakes at the bottom of the ramp and wait at a stoplight for 10 seconds.
I then calmly coasted up behind him and actually rolled through the light next to him as it turned green while I watched him accelerate as fast as he could and brake at the next light again while I coasted up and rolled through as it turned green. This went on for about 4 lights (timed city lights that I know well) before he turned on a side street. I got a kick out of it because he still... had his tailgate down... "saving gas" the whole time.
Why did I tell you this story? Well because it raises a few great points about how to save on fuel costs, and also a few great points on what not to do. Thank our friend in the white truck for that one.
Save on Fuel Costs - Point One
If you can go 55, do it. I know it sounds boring and you think you have to succumb to your pedal creep (when your foot gets heavy and gradually increases your speed over time without you noticing), but trust me, you'd get used to it also if you are getting 34 MPG in a car that is EPA rated at 28. Cruise on 55 on the interstate, and use your accel and decel buttons as much as possible (remember to remain safe). You can even use your cruise in town as long as it's safe. Most cars allow you to use it around 35-40.
This will save you quite a bit of unnecessary throttle and brake action (two things that KILL your gas mileage). The truck didn't do a very good job of that now did he?
Save on Fuel Costs - Point number two.
My friend in the white truck was on his accelerator until he absolutely HAD TO let off and brake to come to a stop at the traffic light. This begs the question to me, why use gas if you know you are going to stop? Are you in some hurry to stop and sit at a traffic light? Makes no sense to me.
Instead, coast up to traffic lights when they are red, or you know they are going to turn red. This will save you on the gas you are using when you come to the light, and will also save you the gas you are using when you are getting 0 MPG sitting at the light.
Save on Fuel Costs - Point Three
My buddy sure did love to sit at stop lights. He sat at 4 of them while I coasted up to them and rolled right on through without stopping. Closely related to coasting up to red lights, you can also coast up to lights that have been red for a while and may turn green before you get to them. If they do, you can ease on your accelerator because you are already moving. If not, it's easy to stop in time b/c you are coasting and probably already slowing down quite a bit. Always allow yourself enough room to stop and always look both ways while you are doing this.
Save on Fuel Costs - Point Four
Water Fuel Conversion technology is another one of these great ways to save on fuel costs. Neither me or my friend in the truck had this installed at this particular point, but this is a great way to save fuel. It may seem surprising, but this technology can actually double your current gas mileage. We've seen it in plenty of cases and are learning more and more about this technology as it becomes internet viral.
Follow these steps and you can increase your MPG quite a bit. Don't be a faker like the guy in the white truck.
We at WaterFuelConversion.net are on a mission to spread the word of fuel conservation techniques. Many people know them, but few use them. We need to conserve now more than ever, and we want to help you do that!
We are currently distributing a guide that outlines the techniques listed above, as well as many other fuel saving techniques that you most likely do not know about. Visit our site and you can download it for free.
We all need to contribute. Come join us and save on fuel costs today!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cody_Wheeler
I then calmly coasted up behind him and actually rolled through the light next to him as it turned green while I watched him accelerate as fast as he could and brake at the next light again while I coasted up and rolled through as it turned green. This went on for about 4 lights (timed city lights that I know well) before he turned on a side street. I got a kick out of it because he still... had his tailgate down... "saving gas" the whole time.
Why did I tell you this story? Well because it raises a few great points about how to save on fuel costs, and also a few great points on what not to do. Thank our friend in the white truck for that one.
Save on Fuel Costs - Point One
If you can go 55, do it. I know it sounds boring and you think you have to succumb to your pedal creep (when your foot gets heavy and gradually increases your speed over time without you noticing), but trust me, you'd get used to it also if you are getting 34 MPG in a car that is EPA rated at 28. Cruise on 55 on the interstate, and use your accel and decel buttons as much as possible (remember to remain safe). You can even use your cruise in town as long as it's safe. Most cars allow you to use it around 35-40.
This will save you quite a bit of unnecessary throttle and brake action (two things that KILL your gas mileage). The truck didn't do a very good job of that now did he?
Save on Fuel Costs - Point number two.
My friend in the white truck was on his accelerator until he absolutely HAD TO let off and brake to come to a stop at the traffic light. This begs the question to me, why use gas if you know you are going to stop? Are you in some hurry to stop and sit at a traffic light? Makes no sense to me.
Instead, coast up to traffic lights when they are red, or you know they are going to turn red. This will save you on the gas you are using when you come to the light, and will also save you the gas you are using when you are getting 0 MPG sitting at the light.
Save on Fuel Costs - Point Three
My buddy sure did love to sit at stop lights. He sat at 4 of them while I coasted up to them and rolled right on through without stopping. Closely related to coasting up to red lights, you can also coast up to lights that have been red for a while and may turn green before you get to them. If they do, you can ease on your accelerator because you are already moving. If not, it's easy to stop in time b/c you are coasting and probably already slowing down quite a bit. Always allow yourself enough room to stop and always look both ways while you are doing this.
Save on Fuel Costs - Point Four
Water Fuel Conversion technology is another one of these great ways to save on fuel costs. Neither me or my friend in the truck had this installed at this particular point, but this is a great way to save fuel. It may seem surprising, but this technology can actually double your current gas mileage. We've seen it in plenty of cases and are learning more and more about this technology as it becomes internet viral.
Follow these steps and you can increase your MPG quite a bit. Don't be a faker like the guy in the white truck.
We at WaterFuelConversion.net are on a mission to spread the word of fuel conservation techniques. Many people know them, but few use them. We need to conserve now more than ever, and we want to help you do that!
We are currently distributing a guide that outlines the techniques listed above, as well as many other fuel saving techniques that you most likely do not know about. Visit our site and you can download it for free.
We all need to contribute. Come join us and save on fuel costs today!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cody_Wheeler
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