Get the Best MPG on your Road Trip
Want to Get the Best Gas Mileage out of Your vehicle on your Summer Road Trip? If you want to get the most miles for your $$, you may be surprised what a difference some of these tips will make when it comes to saving gas.
Before You Travel
- Try to pump your gas at the coolest time of day. Gas is densest at these times, so you'll get more out of the volume.
- Use your manufacturer's recommended type of motor oil to increase your gas mileage up to 2%.
- When starting your car, you don't need to run it for more than 45 seconds. After that, you are just wasting fuel.
- Regular tune ups can save an average of 4%.
- Replacing a dirty air filter can increase gas mileage up to 10%.
- Make sure tires are pressurized to the maximum limit provided by the manufacturer.
- Traveling on deep tire tread dramatically reduces fuel efficiency. Remove unnecessary devices such as snow tires if they aren't needed.
- Remove excess weight from car that can also reduce gas mileage.
- Note that smaller cars are more fuel efficient, especially those with manual transmission.
On the Road
- Don't start and stop your engine multiple times. Idling for one minute consumes the same amount of gas as starting your engine.
- The faster you travel the more gas you consume. If you travel at 55 mph you will save close to 21% more on your gas mileage versus traveling 10–15 miles over.
- When you are approaching a hill or incline, make sure to accelerate before you reach the hill to avoid using excess gas to get the same result ON the hill.
- Avoid driving on rough roads, they can decrease your gas mileage by 30%.
- Did you know that if you travel at the legal speed limit continuously you increase your chances for hitting green lights? The fewer stoplights and less stopping/slowing the better when it comes to saving fuel.
- Use cruise control for highway traveling.
- Cool down automatic transitions by placing them in neutral at long traffic lights or traffic standstills.
- Avoid reverse driving maneuvers.
- Having an open sunroof (much like open windows) can increase resistance and use more fuel.
- Keep windows closed while traveling at high speeds. Having open windows can reduce your gas mileage up to 10%, which can be the same as air conditioning.
- Watch your acceleration! Slow your acceleration time down to 15 seconds (when going from 0–60 mph) and you can save 30% on your gas mileage.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours Yield 8 servings Slow-cooker chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food made easy with shortcut ingredients. This recipe requires minimal effort, so you can enjoy a filling, home-cooked meal anytime! Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 1 garlic clove, minced 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 2 cans (10 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup frozen or canned peas, drained 1 can (6 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Chopped fresh parsley, optional Directions Place onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in a greased 6- or 8-qt. slow cooker; stir. Place chicken thighs or breasts on top. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, and marjoram. In a small bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup and broth, then pour over the chicken. Cover; cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken with two forks. Stir in peas. Cut the biscuits into 4 pieces each; arrange them on top of the chicken. Cook on high 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until biscuits are cooked through. If desired, top with chopped parsley and additional pepper. Source: tasteofhome.com
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