How to Get More for Your Money at the Gas Pump
Gas prices have been spiraling out of control for months, and there is no end in sight. Increased gas prices do not just hit you when you fill up your tank though. Just think about it for a minute and you will realize how many other ways rising oil and gas prices will cost you. The price of airline travel and shipping services are likely to rise, as is the cost of many other goods as retailers are forced to pay more for delivery.You may even see your property taxes increase as towns have to pay more to keep their police cars, fire engines, and garbage trucks on the road. During times like these it is important to get as much bang for you buck at the gas pump as possible.So how can you save money on gas?While there is little you can do about the market price of a barrel of oil, there are ways to keep down your own personal costs at the gas pump.
Here are some suggestions:Don't pay extra for premium gas if you don't need it. Consult your owners manual and stick to the recommended octane. Most cars run just fine on regular unleaded gas and you will get no extra performance by using premium gas. Shop around. Keep a watchful eye and you'll be surprised at how much prices can vary from one gas station to the next.
I've seen differences of eight to ten cents per gallon between gas stations directly across the street from one another. Seems like a small difference but it adds up over time.Schedule your errands to minimize drive time, or if possible walk. Travel light. Keeping your car and backseat loaded down wastes fuel as it requires more energy to move a heavier car. Take only the essentials (a spare tire, first-aid kit, jumper cables, etc.) with you.
Slow down. The faster you drive the fewer the miles you will get per gallon.Drive steady. Avoid quick stops and accelerations that waste fuel. Anticipate braking ahead of time and ease onto the gas pedal rather than flooring it. Maintenance is key.
Keeping your engine tuned and tires inflated can make a difference in your fuel consumption. Under-inflated tires create drag which causes the engine to use more energy to propel the car. Plus, it is unsafe to drive on tires that have too little or too air in them. If you are in the market for a new car, consider models that are more fuel efficient. Use the air conditioner judiciously.
There are two schools of thought on this one. The first says you will burn less fuel with the windows down and the AC off. The second says that driving with the windows open creates drag, which wastes more fuel than would be used if the AC was on and the windows up. So which one is true? Well...both of them really. The car will consume more fuel with the air conditioner on and the windows down, up to about 45-50 miles per hour.
As you drive faster, the drag caused my the open windows will actually cause high fuel consumption. So the rule of thumb is this: keep the AC off and the windows down when you are cruising around town and on city streets. Once you reach the highway or about 50 mph, roll up the windows and turn the on the AC. Using these tips will help you save money on gas. While you may not notice a huge difference with each fill up, the savings will compound with each fresh tank..
Written by Mike Collins - http://www.saving-money-and-living-debt-free.comfulda@saving-money-and-living-debt-free.comThe Toughness of A Dakota
Finding its way to the automobile world in 1986, the Dodge Dakota has been around ever since. This vehicle model from Dodge is a tough and compact truck. It has been crafted to be tough and very much powerful. The power from this vehicle comes from its superior V6 engine as well as from its well-supported suspensions. In its segment, it is one of the biggest trucks.
It has been made available in a range of monochromatic colors. This vehicle has been made available in three body styles which comprise of the regular car, the extended "Club" cab, and the crew "Quad" cab. This vehicle can actually serve as a family vehicle and it is very spacious and roomy which is even greater compared to its competitors like the Ford Ranger, and the Chevrolet Colorado.
The Dodge Dakota offers features and options that include rear wheel antilock brakes, and a four wheel antilock brake system. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of four passengers in its spacious cabin....
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Camping in Lead King Basin
The first Summer that I lived in Colorado provided me with an opportunity to spend six weeks camping in the western Rocky Mountains, during June and July.
In preparation for a summer in the outdoors, I acquired an eleven-year-old1985 Dodge Ramcharger, a model famous for its 4x4 capability and ruggedness.
Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk Mountains.
I cruised south from Glenwood Springs, turned short of the road to Aspen, and passed the beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of Marble.
In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, with dirt roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it hosts a Post Office and fire department, it retains its "living" status.
True to its name, the local quarries provided some of the highest quality stone for monuments in Washington.Pavement rapidly disappeared as I headed up the steep, one-lane road from Marble.
I passed the U.S. Forest Service road sign that advised "4WD Only Beyond...
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Living with a Latex Allergy
The interesting thing about latex is that it is a huge part of our society, often without being noticed.
For example, carpet backing, pencil erasers, baby pacifiers, wheelchair tires, toys, balloons, and even elastic in clothing is latex.
However, most people relate latex to adhesive tape used in hospitals, which is yet another example.
Because so many people have latex allergy and the number of things made from latex is growing, symptoms are on the rise.Take the healthcare industry for example ? this particular area is surrounded by latex in the form of tape, surgical gloves, disposable syringes, and blood pressure cuffs.
Because doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals use so much latex, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have released results of a study that show a minimum of 12% of all healthcare workers eventually deal with some level of latex allergy.
Even so, the biggest concern regarding latex allergy relates...
Living with a Latex Allergy
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Camping in Lead King Basin
The first Summer that I lived in Colorado provided me with an opportunity to spend six weeks camping in the western Rocky Mountains, during June and July.
In preparation for a summer in the outdoors, I acquired an eleven-year-old1985 Dodge Ramcharger, a model famous for its 4x4 capability and ruggedness.
Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk Mountains.
I cruised south from Glenwood Springs, turned short of the road to Aspen, and passed the beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of Marble.
In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, with dirt roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it hosts a Post Office and fire department, it retains its "living" status.
True to its name, the local quarries provided some of the highest quality stone for monuments in Washington.Pavement rapidly disappeared as I headed up the steep, one-lane road from Marble.
I passed the U.S. Forest Service road sign that advised "4WD Only Beyond...
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