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Diesel Fuel Quality is a Question Not a Guarantee
Diesel engine designs striving to increase engine performance have made great advancements in engine fuel delivery to the combustion chamber. Today’s diesel engine is quieter, smoother, and more powerful. But today’s diesel engine owners are...
Food as Fuel
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Food is necessary for all humans to sustain life. For our bodies to properly function at rest, calories are needed from food to provide the energy needed to breathe, help our heart beat, allow our...
Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle with Ford Automotive Replacement Parts at Parts Train
The Focus FCV is one of the industry's first hybridized fuel cell vehicles combining the improved range and performance of hybrid technology with the overall benefits of a fuel cell. Using a fuel cell powertrain supplied by Ballard Power Systems,...
Fuel Tips For Your Home
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Fuel Tips For Your Home
With gas prices almost doubling this year in the Cleveland Ohio area, (As if last year wasn't bad enough) Any and all short cuts will help.
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New Hydrogen Fuel Station Domain Name for Sale as Hydrogen Economy Moves Forward
New Hydrogen Fuel Station Domain Name for Sale as Hydrogen Economy Moves Forward
Point Roberts, WA, Delta B.C. - January 28, 2005 - www.FuelCellCarNews.com, a global investor news portal for the fuel cell industry, reports it has offered...
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How to reduce fuel consumption amidst skyrocketing gas
Gas prices keep skyrocketing. But there is a lot a motorist can do to reduce fuel consumption. There are quite a few easy and inexpensive maintenance steps that can be taken to add miles to every gallon and save money.
Consumers waste millions of dollars everyday because of dirty oil, worn spark plugs, faulty thermostats, loose gas caps, underinflated tires, malfunctioning engine controls, poor wheel alignment, dirty air filters, and so on. These problems are basic and easy to take care of, yet still they are major causes of wasted fuel.
As they say, "a stitch in time saves nine". With proper maintenance you can save a lot of fuel. Avoid gas vaporization by ensuring that your vehicle gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing. Your tires must be properly inflated; otherwise it can cost you a few miles per gallon. Replace your spark plugs regularly to avoid misfiring and fuel wastage. Replace clogged air filters and improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.
Driving habits are another major contributor to poor fuel economy. Bad habits include exceeding speed limits, aggressive driving, excessive idling, carrying heavy items in vehicle, and the list goes on.
Fast driving in low gears can consume up to
45% more fuel than is needed. When traveling at highway speeds keep windows closed. Open windows reduce your mileage by 10%. You should drive steadily. Sudden changes in speed wastes fuel.
A lot of fuel can be wasted by prolonged warming up of the engine. You do not need to warm up engine for more than 45 seconds even on cold mornings. Starting and stopping your engine needlessly is another no-no. Avoid revving the engine, especially just before it is switched off.
You should also buy your gasoline carefully. Choose quality brands that provide greater economy. Buy your gasoline during the coolest times of the day. And never fill your gas tank to the top. The gas can slosh over and out of the tank.
Other fuel saving habits include avoiding rough roads, using straighter roads, regular tune-ups, inspection of suspension and chassis parts for misalignment, and removing snow tires during good weather seasons.
About the author:
Roger Charles is a successful author and publisher of http://toyota-parts-guide.comA resource for information and tips on buying auto parts and accessories online.
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