Comments on: How To Save Gasoline http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:33:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kev http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-2/#comment-389088 Kev Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:32:22 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-389088 I dont know about #5, for every five mph you drive over 60 is like having to pay 20 to 30 cents more per gallon. I would just drive a little bit slower instead. So it takes me a bit longer to get there at least i save a few bucks I dont know about #5, for every five mph you drive over 60 is like having to pay 20 to 30 cents more per gallon. I would just drive a little bit slower instead. So it takes me a bit longer to get there at least i save a few bucks

]]> By: Mike http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-388003 Mike Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:44:13 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-388003 I'm glad I found this forum. Here's a good way to save gas and the environment: encourage fast food restaurants and banks to close their drive-through windows. Really, it's just plain laziness that makes people use the drive-through, and how many of you have witnessed long, slow moving lines at both of those institutions polluting the air with auto emissions? I can't even calculate how many billions of gallons of gas could be saved by employing this method. Maybe the drive-through can be open late at night to give the staff time to clean up and go home but if corporations are concerned about "going green" they can be an environmental advocate in a hard-wired way. Close the drive-through windows! I’m glad I found this forum. Here’s a good way to save gas and the environment: encourage fast food restaurants and banks to close their drive-through windows.
Really, it’s just plain laziness that makes people use the drive-through, and how many of you have witnessed long, slow moving lines at both of those institutions polluting the air with auto emissions? I can’t even calculate how many billions of gallons of gas could be saved by employing this method. Maybe the drive-through can be open late at night to give the staff time to clean up and go home but if corporations are concerned about “going green” they can be an environmental advocate in a hard-wired way. Close the drive-through windows!

]]> By: Richard http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-382762 Richard Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:23:06 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-382762 I have another way your readers can save money. I am an inventor. This past summer I received US Patent #7,232,168 for The Baggy Buddy Grocery Bags Carry Handle. It's a simple device that is used to simplify and expedite the carrying and managing of many bulky plastic bags full of groceries. I have them produced locally and sell them from my web site www.BaggyBuddy.com During the last spike in gas prices I received emails from customers extolling a benefit derived from using Baggy Buddy's that I hadn't thought of. Gas savings. By doubling up on their groceries, a tactic made reasonable with two Baggy Buddy's, they were making fewer trips to the supermarket. One user even did the math. She figured she cut out one trip in three. Or 34 trips a year. With a 12 mile roundtrip to her local supermarket, with gas at $3.00 a gallon, she figured she will save about $76.00 a year. Of course, the amount of money saved will depend on the roundtrip distance an individual has to drive to get their grocery shopping done. But with gas prices heading up to a projected $4.00 a gallon, any trips saved will more then offset the $2.95 I charge for a Baggy Buddy with US shipping included. I have another way your readers can save money.
I am an inventor. This past summer I received US Patent #7,232,168 for The Baggy Buddy Grocery Bags Carry Handle. It’s a simple device that is used to simplify and expedite the carrying and managing of many bulky plastic bags full of groceries. I have them produced locally and sell them from my web site http://www.BaggyBuddy.com
During the last spike in gas prices I received emails from customers extolling a benefit derived from using Baggy Buddy’s that I hadn’t thought of. Gas savings. By doubling up on their groceries, a tactic made reasonable with two Baggy Buddy’s, they were making fewer trips to the supermarket. One user even did the math. She figured she cut out one trip in three. Or 34 trips a year. With a 12 mile roundtrip to her local supermarket, with gas at $3.00 a gallon, she figured she will save about $76.00 a year.
Of course, the amount of money saved will depend on the roundtrip distance an individual has to drive to get their grocery shopping done. But with gas prices heading up to a projected $4.00 a gallon, any trips saved will more then offset the $2.95 I charge for a Baggy Buddy with US shipping included.

]]> By: mike http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-324155 mike Wed, 09 May 2007 23:59:02 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-324155 I'd like to ditto the cruise control traffic jam approach , I do the same thing. Your car will get on the average 15% better gas savings at 55 verses 65mph because of both the mechanical energy a fuel requirements of running an engine at higher rpms and that the vehicle has to overcome a great deal more wind resistance to get you to the higher speed . Cruise control is great because you arent always over correcting with the gas making for a much smoother ride and more efficient use of the engine. Here is a site loaded with gas saving info http://www.sonomabuzz.com I’d like to ditto the cruise control traffic jam approach , I do the same thing. Your car will get on the average 15% better gas savings at 55 verses 65mph because of both the mechanical energy a fuel requirements of running an engine at higher rpms and that the vehicle has to overcome a great deal more wind resistance to get you to the higher speed . Cruise control is great because you arent always over correcting with the gas making for a much smoother ride and more efficient use of the engine. Here is a site loaded with gas saving info http://www.sonomabuzz.com

]]> By: Cheryl http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-134317 Cheryl Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:03:12 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-134317 Yeah, car pooling is great. Sometimes I take the bus too. But when I drive my car, I like to feel the satisfaction of saving gas. The tips on saving gas on the Rambling News website it great...I think the tips there are a more proactive approach to save gas. Yeah, car pooling is great. Sometimes I take the bus too. But when I drive my car, I like to feel the satisfaction of saving gas. The tips on saving gas on the Rambling News website it great…I think the tips there are a more proactive approach to save gas.

]]> By: Rambling News http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-129557 Rambling News Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:52:43 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-129557 I agree with #1-4 from Money Crashers, but I feel that #5 is only correct if you want to drive that fast. Anything over 60mph will drop you gas mileage because your car has to rev past 2000 rpms to sustain that speed...spinning your engine faster equals to using more gas. I would list what I think, but that might be too long. You can check out my tips to save gas at http://ramblingnews.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-to-save-gas.html I agree with #1-4 from Money Crashers, but I feel that #5 is only correct if you want to drive that fast. Anything over 60mph will drop you gas mileage because your car has to rev past 2000 rpms to sustain that speed…spinning your engine faster equals to using more gas. I would list what I think, but that might be too long. You can check out my tips to save gas at http://ramblingnews.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-to-save-gas.html

]]> By: Scott http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-81622 Scott Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:50:29 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-81622 I agree with spinfire. I switched to Amsoil's synthetic oil and Amsoil filters in my car and extended my drain interval to 20,000 miles (yearly). My fuel economy increased ~10% immediately. I save money with fewer oil changes and at the pump. Amsoil synthetic oil is man made. Reduce your dependency on foreign oil imports. www.lubedealer.com/bestoils/ I agree with spinfire. I switched to Amsoil’s synthetic oil and Amsoil filters in my car and extended my drain interval to 20,000 miles (yearly). My fuel economy increased ~10% immediately. I save money with fewer oil changes and at the pump. Amsoil synthetic oil is man made. Reduce your dependency on foreign oil imports.

http://www.lubedealer.com/bestoils/

]]> By: Save Money On Gas http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-60068 Save Money On Gas Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:48:41 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-60068 Thank for the great ideas for saving some money on gas! Thank for the great ideas for saving some money on gas!

]]> By: Paul Jenkins http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-21423 Paul Jenkins Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:27 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-21423 http://www.ethanolstill.com/ A way to make your own ethanol...seen on CNBC :> http://www.ethanolstill.com/

A way to make your own ethanol…seen on CNBC :>

]]> By: Nicholas http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20543 Nicholas Thu, 04 May 2006 10:44:05 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20543 Well, I tried this out once. I drove gently for a few hundred km city driving. Then I filled up and drove like Fangio, making the same basic trips. I didn't notice the consumption changing at all. But, I have an old car, maybe newer cars are different. Wow, this must be the only time where I can say "Your Mileage May Vary" and have it be taken literally! Keep in mind, your car's most efficient speed depends on its drag factor. Slicker cars can go faster on the flat without using much extra fuel. Vans or SUVs will pay more heavily since they typically have more drag. Well, I tried this out once. I drove gently for a few hundred km city driving. Then I filled up and drove like Fangio, making the same basic trips. I didn’t notice the consumption changing at all. But, I have an old car, maybe newer cars are different.

Wow, this must be the only time where I can say “Your Mileage May Vary” and have it be taken literally!

Keep in mind, your car’s most efficient speed depends on its drag factor. Slicker cars can go faster on the flat without using much extra fuel. Vans or SUVs will pay more heavily since they typically have more drag.

]]> By: gal http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20447 gal Wed, 03 May 2006 13:16:26 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20447 I drive a 2005 Toyota Prius, and nothing motivates fuel-efficient driving habits more than seeing exactly what MPG you are getting at any given moment. There's a screen on the Prius that gives you the information about your fuel consumption as you drive, and I can easily improve my mileage on any tankful from the low 40s to 50+ simply by driving more gently. I drive a 2005 Toyota Prius, and nothing motivates fuel-efficient driving habits more than seeing exactly what MPG you are getting at any given moment. There’s a screen on the Prius that gives you the information about your fuel consumption as you drive, and I can easily improve my mileage on any tankful from the low 40s to 50+ simply by driving more gently.

]]> By: Chris http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20396 Chris Wed, 03 May 2006 02:25:34 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20396 "I love watching the traffic form up behind me, trying to get around." You sound like a peach. “I love watching the traffic form up behind me, trying to get around.”

You sound like a peach.

]]> By: ford4x4 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20337 ford4x4 Tue, 02 May 2006 16:16:51 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20337 I have a 2005 F150. I practice all of the above, and it does make a difference (~12% increase). I have a 22 mile drive to work each day. I use my cruise on the interstate, and set it to 5 mph BELOW the speed limit. I love watching the traffic form up behind me, trying to get around. It really shows that the high prices haven't <i> really</i> effected people's behavior. I have a 2005 F150. I practice all of the above, and it does make a difference (~12% increase). I have a 22 mile drive to work each day. I use my cruise on the interstate, and set it to 5 mph BELOW the speed limit. I love watching the traffic form up behind me, trying to get around. It really shows that the high prices haven’t really effected people’s behavior.

]]> By: Meredith http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20331 Meredith Tue, 02 May 2006 15:32:15 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20331 Oops. I thought cruise helped with the gas mileage thing. I'm also guilty of the following: "Don’t take trips out to the furthest Target from your home just for a throw pillow." - I just did that twice last weekend; and I mean I did EXACTLY THAT!!!! "Drive the speed limit. No, seriously." - I ALWAYS speed. No exceptions. "Remove the junk from your trunk." - My car is ALWAYS messy. No exceptions. It looks like my gas efficient car is not so efficient when I do not use it efficiently. These were great reminders. Thanks. Oops. I thought cruise helped with the gas mileage thing.

I’m also guilty of the following:

“Don’t take trips out to the furthest Target from your home just for a throw pillow.” – I just did that twice last weekend; and I mean I did EXACTLY THAT!!!!

“Drive the speed limit. No, seriously.” – I ALWAYS speed. No exceptions.

“Remove the junk from your trunk.” – My car is ALWAYS messy. No exceptions.

It looks like my gas efficient car is not so efficient when I do not use it efficiently. These were great reminders. Thanks.

]]> By: spinfire http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20280 spinfire Tue, 02 May 2006 03:22:07 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20280 I also change my own. I feel like changing the oil prematurely is generally a bad decision - both from an environmental standpoint as well as an economical one. Your money is better spent on changing a synthetic oil every 10k than a cheaper oil every 3k -- and you will be receiving better engine protection without added cost. In all seriousness, in most cars and driving conditions you are throwing it away if you change it every 3k, even if you have dino oil. Plus, a synthetic motor oil typically increases mileage by a few percent. I also change my own. I feel like changing the oil prematurely is generally a bad decision – both from an environmental standpoint as well as an economical one. Your money is better spent on changing a synthetic oil every 10k than a cheaper oil every 3k — and you will be receiving better engine protection without added cost. In all seriousness, in most cars and driving conditions you are throwing it away if you change it every 3k, even if you have dino oil.

Plus, a synthetic motor oil typically increases mileage by a few percent.

]]> By: erik http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20272 erik Tue, 02 May 2006 02:05:32 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20272 hey donklephant, i'd love to exchange links if you do that sort of thing. Let me know. I'm going to add you no matter what, and thanks for the quote on your website. hey donklephant, i’d love to exchange links if you do that sort of thing. Let me know. I’m going to add you no matter what, and thanks for the quote on your website.

]]> By: erik http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20270 erik Tue, 02 May 2006 02:01:41 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20270 Well, I should have clarified number 2, because when I was writing it, I was thinking in terms of doing these maintenances yourself. Yes, it is very true that if you let a jiffy lube do these things, your wallet will be much skinnier. However, you can change your oil for about 12 dollars if you do it yourself, change the air filter yourself for about 5 - 7 dollars, and you can flush your fuel system with some fuel system cleaner. Well, I should have clarified number 2, because when I was writing it, I was thinking in terms of doing these maintenances yourself. Yes, it is very true that if you let a jiffy lube do these things, your wallet will be much skinnier. However, you can change your oil for about 12 dollars if you do it yourself, change the air filter yourself for about 5 – 7 dollars, and you can flush your fuel system with some fuel system cleaner.

]]> By: Locus Medius http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20269 Locus Medius Tue, 02 May 2006 01:44:15 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20269 <strong>It's Possible to Save Gas Without a Drastic Change in Lifestyle</strong> Donklephant has posted ten suggestions for how to save gas. None of them involve major change in lifestyle, although some do require changes to your driving style (e.g. "Do not make hard stops and fast starts.") The only one I It’s Possible to Save Gas Without a Drastic Change in Lifestyle

Donklephant has posted ten suggestions for how to save gas. None of them involve major change in lifestyle, although some do require changes to your driving style (e.g. “Do not make hard stops and fast starts.”) The only one I

]]> By: spinfire http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20258 spinfire Mon, 01 May 2006 23:31:30 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20258 Regarding number 2, it is a much better idea to follow the maintenance schedule for your vehicle instead of needlessly changing things out. Most modern manufacturers recommend a 5-10k mile oil change interval and an air cleaner should last 30-40k unless you are in an extremely dusty environment. Don't believe the Jiffy Lube line about "all service is severe service." It isn't. If you do the majority of your driving on the highway, chances are 10k miles with a quality oil (especially synthetics) is just fine. Plus, one trip to a quick lube they'll push all of the "fuel flush" and "muffler bearing replacement" products on your and you'll walk out with your wallet 5 tanks of gas lighter. Regarding number 2, it is a much better idea to follow the maintenance schedule for your vehicle instead of needlessly changing things out. Most modern manufacturers recommend a 5-10k mile oil change interval and an air cleaner should last 30-40k unless you are in an extremely dusty environment.

Don’t believe the Jiffy Lube line about “all service is severe service.” It isn’t. If you do the majority of your driving on the highway, chances are 10k miles with a quality oil (especially synthetics) is just fine. Plus, one trip to a quick lube they’ll push all of the “fuel flush” and “muffler bearing replacement” products on your and you’ll walk out with your wallet 5 tanks of gas lighter.

]]> By: Tom http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/comment-page-1/#comment-20251 Tom Mon, 01 May 2006 22:42:28 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/01/how-to-save-gasoline/#comment-20251 My guess is that whether cruise control saves gas or not depends on where you live. When going up hills, most people slow down a bit, and pick up the speed when going downhill. That's more efficient than maintaining speed over the hill. But if you're driving through Kansas, cruise control means you'll be driving a constant speed, which is more efficient for the flats... My guess is that whether cruise control saves gas or not depends on where you live. When going up hills, most people slow down a bit, and pick up the speed when going downhill. That’s more efficient than maintaining speed over the hill. But if you’re driving through Kansas, cruise control means you’ll be driving a constant speed, which is more efficient for the flats…

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