How to Get Better Gas Milage
With summer ramping up, vacation plans being finalized and gas prices ticking up daily, I figured we could all use a refresher on getting the most out of summer driving.
The most obvious answer to getting better fuel efficiency: trade in for a better car or don’t drive at all. If you’d like a less obvious answer, here’s a list of easy things to do:
There’s a list of resources at that site to further your research into this matter. If you want an even less obvious way, try acetone:
Acetone In Fuel Said to Increase Mileage
Of course I read this all on the internets so it must be true. But don’t believe it just because I said so.
Case in point: I just wanted to mention a stupid “tip” that I keep seeing on gas saving sites. Filling your car up during the coolest times of the day doesn’t give you any more fuel. The myth is that the colder the gas, the more dense it is. The problem is, the gas sits in a tank several meters below the ground. If you’ve ever gone spelunking, or know anything about geology (or I’m even so bold as to call it common sense), then you know that the temperature below the ground is fairly consistent, even during seasonal changes. So don’t waste your time filling up in the early hours.
Which reminds me, how come more homes aren’t built below ground? Dirt and rocks make such excellent insulation.