Gas saving tips?

I just read an article about this. Up to 40 mph it saves fuel to cut a/c off and open the windows. Once you hit 45 it saves more fuel to close the windoew and turn the a/c back on. And of course the best way is to roll up the windows and cut the a/c off.

Sharon

For the last couple of weeks, I've found a way to get GREAT fuel economy. It's called pedal power. I've broke out the trusty, rusty Schwinn for my 20 mile round trip commute. I figure I'm saving about $20.00 in gas a week, plus the wear and tear on my Aerostar. I wired a milk crate to the front, and on the way home I go by a grocery, a drugstore, a feed store, a hardware store, Bomgaars, 2 banks, and just about everything else I could need. I just need a bigger basket. I can carry a case of beer, but don't think I could handle a bag of feed.

You might not like the idea of it, but how about cutting out the preschool. It isn't a requirement. If it is necessary for your work, that's another thing. We have a 4 yr old that I was going to start back into soccer and swimming after our county fair, but am now having second thoughts. He is only 4 and will not be damaged by staying home one more year. Taking him to town 2-3 days a week at $4.50 a trip, plus the expense of the activities, will hurt our family budget. For us, it works out to over $100 a month for just his activities. When things get really tight, you have to start prioritizing how important those activities are.

Jennifer

I drive a '94 chevy, 3/4 ton pu. It has a 350 and 5 sp manual trans.
At 50-55 mph it avg. 13.3 or .5. At 40-45 mph I can get over 16mpg.
I don't run the ac cause it doesn't hold refrigerant.
To get best milage drive as slow as possible in the highest gear possible.
Ed

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"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness."
Thomas Jefferson to George Washington 1787

Here is a link to the site for the bike trailer we own. A little pricey at 300 bucks, but very little to go wrong with it. If you get one, watch those down hills!!!!

http://www.bobtrailers.com/trailers/

Keep on biking for your body's sake................

Rick