A list of tips, given to The Bachelor Guy by Traffic.com and the NASCAR Technical Institute, regarding the top 6 ways to ensure you’re getting the best gas mileage out of your car, has hit the web. Follow these and you’ll have so much left over money you’ll be able to buy that yacht you always wanted. Maybe a toy yacht but still…
We have taken the liberty of reproducing said list below again, courtesy of The Bachelor Guy:
1. Check Your Tires
Tire pressure changes with changing temperatures, so it’s important to check the
pressure after all weather changes. An under-inflated tire not only
reduces the life of the tire, but can cause your gas mileage to plummet
by as much as 15 percent. (And they recommend rotating tires roughly
every 5,000-10,000 miles to extend the tread life. With or without a
pit crew.)
2. Change the Air Filter
Dust and other impurities getting into the combustion chambers of your engine’s cylinders results in wasted gas and weaker engine performance. Replacing a clogged filter can improve mileage by as much as
10 percent, which translates into more money in your pocket every gallon. Change the air filter every six months, more often if you live in a dusty location.
3. Lighten Your Load
For every 100 pounds of extra weight, your mileage goes down by two
percent. Take all that unnecessary junk out of the trunk, and while
you’re back there, check the air pressure on the spare.
The rest after the break.
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