Gas Prices -.- best way to save on gas?
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I recently put gas and usually the amount I put in my car fills the tank up and a little extra but this time it didn't and it was short some. But I think it just contributes to the rise in gas prices well either way any tips to save on gas?
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Personally i dont care all that much about "saving" on gas.
I just go to a gas station and get what i need despite the price.
But yeah like Randomness said look for the lowest prices.
I just go to a gas station and get what i need despite the price.
But yeah like Randomness said look for the lowest prices.
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In my area it's pretty expensive (As far as Canada's concerned but the states are so cheap because they own rights to Canadian oil... but that's a topic for another discussion). But nearby there is a "Rural" sort of district in between two towns even though it's not really so rural but I guess it's a historical placement. But anyways yeah it's real cheap there like 10-20 cents cheaper per litre. But yeah... personally I'm kind of environmentalist but I'm not dumb I understand people probably won't give up their cars and stuff, but if every person did a small thing to help the environment it would make a major difference.
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My advice would be
Get a newer model car or an older "economy" sized car.
If your car has a lot of junk in it, empty it out. You vehicle's engine has to work harder the more weight there is in the car. You typically lose roughly .5 km/l for every 113kg you have packed in your car.
Adjust your driving habits i.e don't speed, accelerate fast or brake hard as these behaviors are hard on the engine and the fuel economy.
Keep your car maintained, such as placing dirty fuel or air filters, keeping your tires inflated properly, etc.
I'm not sure about Canada's laws but, in the U.S gas stations are not required to adjust the pumps based on the volume of gas being pumped which varies depending on the temperature of the day (hot days will see you pay more for less dense fuel)
Get a newer model car or an older "economy" sized car.
If your car has a lot of junk in it, empty it out. You vehicle's engine has to work harder the more weight there is in the car. You typically lose roughly .5 km/l for every 113kg you have packed in your car.
Adjust your driving habits i.e don't speed, accelerate fast or brake hard as these behaviors are hard on the engine and the fuel economy.
Keep your car maintained, such as placing dirty fuel or air filters, keeping your tires inflated properly, etc.
I'm not sure about Canada's laws but, in the U.S gas stations are not required to adjust the pumps based on the volume of gas being pumped which varies depending on the temperature of the day (hot days will see you pay more for less dense fuel)
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Flaser
OCD Hentai Collector
Best way to save gas: take the bus when you can.
Unfortunately for a lot of people in the US this advice is useless, as public transportation is just that bad, however for people like me who live in the city it might be an option.
Unfortunately for a lot of people in the US this advice is useless, as public transportation is just that bad, however for people like me who live in the city it might be an option.
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Flaser wrote...
Unfortunately for a lot of people in the US this advice is useless, as public transportation is just that bad, however for people like me who live in the city it might be an option.My state's public transportation, well more specifically the capital's public transport can't even turn a profit so the service is just terrible which in turn places a greater demand on the local government for subsidies paid for by the tax payers which continues to permit them to run an unprofitable venture and continue the vicious cycle of leeching away valuable tax revenue.
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Like others have said, changing your driving habits will help. The best way is to simply not drive at all. If you can't avoid driving (commute to work) then try to drive as infrequently as possible. For example if you work Monday to Friday but shop on Saturday try moving your shopping to a weekday.
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Flaser
OCD Hentai Collector
Fiery_penguin_of_doom wrote...
Flaser wrote...
Unfortunately for a lot of people in the US this advice is useless, as public transportation is just that bad, however for people like me who live in the city it might be an option.My state's public transportation, well more specifically the capital's public transport can't even turn a profit so the service is just terrible which in turn places a greater demand on the local government for subsidies paid for by the tax payers which continues to permit them to run an unprofitable venture and continue the vicious cycle of leeching away valuable tax revenue.
Actually, public transportation doesn't necessarily need turn a profit, albeit if it does that can help the budget in hard times.
What's more important is whether it operates smoothly and without waste. Conventional thinking purports that privatization can help as they have a profit motive... however the public doesn't necessarily benefit from this change, the quality of service can plummet (see the clusterfuck that the British railway companies brought).
Another - IMHO - more important factor - whether a company is state run or in private hand - though is the style and fashion of management itself.
The '90 brought the change to "number based" impartial "quality" management. (I recommend the "The Trap" by Adam Curtis if you want to know more)... in a gist, these programmed have achieved anything but. In retrospect trying to remove the "human element" from a system of actual humans seems like the highest folly and ensures that the worst kind of sycophants and sociopaths grab power as these people can produce results regardless the costs.
(Said quality might even be admirable, until one realizes that all the externalies, the "costs" involved are what kill things in the first place).
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Flaser wrote...
Actually, public transportation doesn't necessarily need turn a profit, albeit if it does that can help the budget in hard times.I should have been more clear, by profitable I meant, not hemorrhaging money. Even if the system could break even or be close to breaking even would be much better than the current system we have. Currently, the county's public transit system is facing a shortfall of $31 million while the state's public transit system (and entirely different system) is facing a $33 million shortfall.
Ultimately, if a system isn't managed and run properly then the taxpayers ends up having to foot the bill to cover a wasteful system they aren't even using. Yadda Yadda *insert libertarian statement here*.
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Aside from what Firey said, I recommend you to watch an episode of Top gear wherein they must drive their Supercars to Blackpool with just a gallon of petrol in their tanks. I'm quite sure you will find more tips to save fuel.
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animefreak_usa
Child of Samael
I fill up my bike once a month. I drive 200 miles a week roughly btw. Get better vehicles.