Friday, May 13, 2011

Money-saving tips on driving “fuel- efficiently”

And use those savings towards a down payment on a home.

Neil "Mortgage Man" McJannet

The Canadian Automobile Association offers these tips for drivers on how to use less fuel and save money:
Avoid jackrabbit starts and hard braking: it can burn as much as 39 per cent more fuel.
Slow down — even a little. Tests have shown that most cars use about 20 per cent less fuel driving at 90 km/h than at 110 km/h.
Avoid idling. Remember, the worst fuel economy rating is zero, and that’s what your fuel economy is while you’re idling.
Consider a smaller engine. In a mid-sized car, a six-cylinder engine can burn up to 400 litres more fuel a year than a four-cylinder engine.
Avoid using roof racks when not required. They have a major impact on fuel consumption due to the air resistance they add to your vehicle
Avoid excessive weight in your vehicle. Every 45 kilograms of extra weight can increase your fuel consumption two per cent. If you have unneeded cargo in your trunk, remove it.

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