Gas Saving Tips from 411 Pain
You have probably
noticed that in the last several years, gas prices have risen significantly in
our country. “According to the U.S.
Energy Information Administration, the national average for a gallon of regular
gasoline is up more than 8 percent since the start of 2012, rising from $3.25
per gallon to $3.50 (businessweek.com).” In an effort to save money, many have
implemented more fuel-efficient transportation alternatives. Such as:
carpooling, purchasing more fuel-efficient cars, utilizing smaller vehicles
such as motorcycles and scooters, and relying on public transportation.
Understanding the
public’s difficulty keeping up with rising gas prices, 411 Pain has generously offered
free gas to the South Florida community. 411
Pain has done so in order to help individuals save money in tough times. In
addition to providing free gas, 1 800
411 Pain offers advice which help lower fuel costs without having to change
vehicles or drive any less.
Avoid aggressive
driving, which is defined as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking, can
lower your gas mileage by as much as 33 percent at highway speeds. This totals
nearly $1.30 per gallon. Studies have shown that speeding also considerably
decreases gas mileage. Traveling at speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour can
decrease gas mileage by as much as $0.31 for every five miles per hour over 60.
Removing excess weight is a very good way to increase fuel efficiency as well.
“An extra 100 pounds in the trunk decreases a typical vehicle‘s fuel economy by
up to two percent. You can save up to nine gallons of gasoline per year (nearly
40 dollars) by removing an extra 100 pounds of unneeded items from the trunk
(drivesmarterchallenge.org).” Carrying items on the hood of a car can also
decrease fuel efficiency, as this increases drag. Decreasing the amount of drag
a car experiences while being driven can increase its fuel efficiency by up to
five percent.
A properly maintained
vehicle is one of the best approaches to battling high fuel costs. Making sure
the tires are properly inflated, replacing the air filters regularly, and
keeping up with scheduled tune-ups and oil changes are all key factors in ensuring
a vehicle’s fuel efficiency is at its best. “Keeping your tires properly
inflated is simple and improves gas mileage by around three percent, saving up
to 14 gallons of gasoline. This averages out to around $56. Fixing a car that
is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas
mileage by an average of 4%, saving up to twenty gallons of gasoline. Fixing a
faulty oxygen sensor can improve mileage by as much as forty percent, saving up
to 320 gallons of gasoline (drivesmarterchallenge.org).” This adds up to a
total savings of $1,218.
1 800 411 Pain understands that the steadily increasing gas
prices are making it difficult for many people to continue driving regularly.
This is why we have committed ourselves to give away free gas cards and inform
the public of ways in which they can reduce fuel costs. For more of the latest
information on driver safety and accident news, visit 411 Pain news. Robert Lewin, owner of 411 Pain, reminds you
not to drink and drive and to always wear your seat belt.
