Another way to save gas.

[Woodznutz]

If you're not in a hurry, and there's no one behind you...coast.

Most of us know of stretches where we can coast for some distance. Of course if you're in a hurry this won't work, and you don't want to be a nuisance to others either.

 

[Stashman]

If you're not in a hurry, and there's no one behind you...coast.

Most of us know of stretches where we can coast for some distance. Of course if you're in a hurry this won't work, and you don't want to be a nuisance to others either.

I live at the 2nd highest point in the Arkansas Ozarks, and coasting off this mountain is easy to do. Another way to save gas is adding acetone to your gas. I forget what the amount to use is but I'm sure is easy to find online.

 

[Woodznutz]

I live at the 2nd highest point in the Arkansas Ozarks, and coasting off this mountain is easy to do. Another way to save gas is adding acetone to your gas. I forget what the amount to use is but I'm sure is easy to find online.

Interesting, but I'll pass on that.

The Myth Putting Acetone in Your Gas Tank

www.chryslerfactoryplans.com

I once coasted down a mountain for 11 miles.

 

[Stashman]

Interesting, but I'll pass on that.

The Myth Putting Acetone in Your Gas Tank

www.chryslerfactoryplans.com

I once coasted down a mountain for 11 miles.

Yeah I never tried the acetone thing but sure have heard about for years.

 

[Woodznutz]

The cheapest way to save gas (while driving) is to make sure tires are inflated to proper pressure. The best way is to drive as little as possible.

 

[Woodznutz]

Yeah I never tried the acetone thing but sure have heard about for years.

I heard lately of spraying WD-40 into the gas tank. I'll pass on that too.

 

[White 6]

If you're not in a hurry, and there's no one behind you...coast.

Most of us know of stretches where we can coast for some distance. Of course if you're in a hurry this won't work, and you don't want to be a nuisance to others either.

I have heard it is hard on the transmission.

 

[Woodznutz]

I have heard it is hard on the transmission.

By 'coasting' I don't mean putting car into 'neutral'; just not accelerating on a downgrade or when a full stop is anticipated such as a traffic light or stop sign ahead. Thus, the drivetrain is always engaged.

 

[MarcATL]

Good advice OP. Easier said than done however.

 

[Woodznutz]

Good advice OP. Easier said than done however.

If you're always driving in traffic, yes.

 

[Mac-7]

If you're not in a hurry, and there's no one behind you...coast.

Most of us know of stretches where we can coast for some distance. Of course if you're in a hurry this won't work, and you don't want to be a nuisance to others either.

Economy drivers are a nuisance

they ease away from a green light after just sitting there stupidly for a few seconds when it turns green

on the freeway they poke along serenely while the rest of traffic tries to get around them

yuk

 

[Woodznutz]

Economy drivers are a nuisance

they ease away from a green light after just sitting there stupidly when it turns green

on the freeway they poke along serenely while the rest of traffic tries to get around them

yuk

I agree. When in traffic go with the flow.