Little Things You Can Do To Save Money On Car Fuel

Nowadays, car fuel prices are on the rise and consumers are suffering. Gone are the days when you can carelessly drive your car without worrying about burning up too much gas.
There are important procedures that you, as a car owner, can take in order to improve gas mileage. The following are practical tips to conserve gas:
Close Windows - Windows that are open can create air drag that can decrease the fuel consumption by 10%.
Avoid Bumpy Roads - Rough roads should not be taken as much as possible. Dirt, bumps, rough roads and gravels can cause 30% increase in fuel consumption.
Keep Your Car Light - Take out unnecessary baggage. The trunk should be kept clean, any gadget, tools or loads that are not needed should be taken out. 100 pounds of extra baggage can affect fuel economy by two percent.
Drive Efficiently - Just drive reasonably within the speed limit. Remember that speeds of more than 60 miles per hour increase fuel consumption. Do not do sudden starts, accelerations and stops. Acceleration should be done gradually. The gas pedal should not be stepped on more than one fourth of the way down. This will allow the engine to function most efficiently. Gas conservation could reach up to 5 percent if sudden stops, jerks and accelerations are avoided. Make use of gears for overdrive and cruise control as needed.
Check Your Car Regularly - The car should always be maintained. The engine should be given a regular tune up, the tires should always have the right air pressure and efficiently aligned, the oil should be changed when needed and air filters replaced regularly. Clogged filters can affect gas consumption adversely by up to ten percent.
Don t Burn Gas Unnecessarily - Turn off the engine whenever there is an opportunity. Idle engine wastes fuel. There are instances where the engine could be turned off; stopping for gas, waiting for someone, changing tire pressure, caught in traffic and a lot more.
Don t Warm Up Too Long - Lengthy warming up of the engine should be avoided. 30 to 45 seconds should be enough time. Also check if the automatic check is removed after warming up the engine. This is usually stuck which could usually cause poor gas and air combination.
By following these simple tips, you will be surprised at how much money you can save on your car fuel. And guess what? The money really adds up if you continue to follow these simple practices for conserving car fuel! lakendra evangeline



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Finding The New Buick Lucerne CXS

There is a new vehicle that now roams the streets and roads. And this one is the Buick Lucerne CXS. This Buick vehicle comes mounted with a 4.6 liter Northstar DOHC V8 engine where its power comes from. And mind you, this powerful engine actually has the capacity to product 275 units of horsepower at 5200 rpm. Aside from that, the engine can also create 292 pound feet of torque at 4400 rpm.
The Northstar DOHC V8 engine plus a combination of well selected Buick parts are just a couple of the good things you would find with this vehicle. You see, the performance of this Buick Lucerne CXS is yet another factor that you would have to consider. It does help a lot to know that this vehicle operates with a four speed automatic transmission system. Plus, it has got P245/50R18 tires to keep the bumps and potholes on the road to a minimum for the passengers.
You can use this vehicle to transport not only people but cargo as well. You see, the vehicle has got to offer seventeen cubic feet of space where you can store any type of cargo. And as per its fuel mileage, it can achieve 17 miles per gallon during driving on the city s busy streets and while cruising on highways, the Buick Lucerne CXS can achieve 25 miles per gallon.
According to the company that created this vehicle, they are classifying this one as a large car. In fact, Buick further says that this vehicle would now be occupying the spot that used to belong to the Buick Le Sabre. And despite being new (the Buick Lucerne CXS) has been in production starting only this year, this one has already gained its own share of popularity. The Buick Park Avenue can be also considered as a predecessor of this large vehicle.
If you are interested in purchasing this one, you can purchase the Buick Lucerne CXS for a $38,630. But need worry for the whole price already includes the $725 for the destination charge.



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Honda Leases FCX Hydrogen Vehicle To 17-Year-Old Actress

The youngest person to ever lease a hydrogen vehicle from Honda is an actress. She is 17 years old and she is Q orianka Kilcher, one of the stars of the 2005 movie The New World . This is as per an announcement sent out by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
John Mendel, the senior vice president of the company, expresses, The best way to demonstrate the importance of next generation vehicles like the Honda FCX is to put the next generation of drivers behind the wheel. Q orianka Kilcher will be driving around Hollywood in the ultimate environmental status symbol, literally and figuratively driving the change toward a hydrogen future.
Of course, it is not quite surprising that even young people like Kilcher has chosen to use hydrogen vehicles that are friendlier to the ailing environment. Of course, the Honda FCX is going to help out the environment much because it has been created to have zero emissions. And people like Kilcher using vehicles like this one, they are helping out the environment in their own little way.
Kilcher does explain, As a young person today, I feel it is important to take initiative toward seeking positive solutions and stepping up the quest toward clean energy and environmental preservation. When I first started pursuing my dream of a zero emissions vehicle as my first car, it seemed like a pretty unrealistic dream. With Honda s innovation and support, my dream of helping the environment became a reality!
What auto parts do comprise the Honda FCX? Would it be having Husky BMW floor mats? Well, that would be quite unsure but there is surely that fact that the vehicle would be having a plush and comfortable interior with the right kind of material. What is also sure is that the vehicle would be having an engine that has been designed and crafted so much so that it can turn hydrogen into power to propel the vehicle through miles and miles of road.
People who are skeptical about using hydrogen powered vehicles can already start changing their minds. You see, Honda has tried out their vehicles through fleet sales and fleet partnerships. The results were quite a joy to behold for the company and that is why they are now pursuing their campaign towards letting people lease such a vehicle.



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BMW Sauber Preparing For Monaco Grand Prix

As the Monaco Grand Prix approaches, Formula One teams are already making their preparations for the most prestigious Formula One race. The fifth race of the 2007 Formula One season is scheduled to be held at the Circuit de Monaco on the 27th of May. One of the teams making a bid for the top spot is the BMW Sauber although they are currently trailing teams McLaren Mercedes and Ferrari.
The team has so far had four fourth place finishes at the four races this season with Nick Heidfeld recording the team s first three fourth place finishes at the Australian, Malaysian, and Bahrain Grand Prix. At the Spanish Grand Prix, it was his teammate, Robert Kubica, who secured the fourth place finish behind Felipe Massa of Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso who are both from McLaren.
For the Monaco Grand Prix which has the narrowest track in any race this season, it is said that a car s power is not enough to gain a win. Skills and the set up of the car play a major role in the outcome of the race. That is why BMW Sauber has put in efforts to prepare the car for the demand of the track in Monaco. Willy Rampf, the technical director of the team, says that traction plays a major role in the race due to the nature of the course. He explained that: Monaco is a circuit you simply can t compare with any other. It s always got some surprises up its sleeve. The latest team rankings can easily be shaken up here. Maximum downforce is important. Greater downward pressure takes precedence over efficiency, and coming out of the many slow turns demands good traction above all.
Knowing the demand that the track will ask of the Formula One cars on raceday, BMW Sauber has already made significant changes to their cars to give them better traction. It is also crucial that the car responds with absolute precision and predictability, because the tiniest of errors will mean hitting the crash barriers and the end of the race. The car will go to Monaco with aerodynamic modifications, and we are using a front axle specially developed just for this race to ensure there s enough steering angle in the tight turns like the former Loews Corner, explains Rampf.
Aside from preparing the cars for maximum traction, the team also spent time to fix the gearbox problem that prevented Heidfeld from finishing the Spanish Grand Prix. We managed to get to the bottom of the gearbox problem in Nick s F1.07 in Barcelona before the race day was over, and corrective measures were already being applied during the test in Paul Ricard, says BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. We have also worked through Nick s botched-up pit stop and learnt the lessons for any future incidents. Meanwhile, team owner Peter Sauber has this to say about the pit stop incident: Obviously it is a shame that Nick was unlucky there. If you take your time to analyze the pit stop, however, one has to admit that these things can happen. Unfortunately, we can t change it anymore.
Sauber though is elated by the performance being shown by their young driver Robert Kubica. The driver is the first Pole to drive a Formula One car and at the Spanish Grand Prix, he certainly shows why he deserves that distinction. Sauber has this to say about the team s performance so far and their four fourth place finish: It would be great if it stayed this way. At the beginning of the season, we didn t expect to be able to finish four races in fourth place. McLaren and Ferrari, the two teams ahead of us, have four drivers between them, so you always have to leave one of them behind.
For his part, Kubica is focused on the task at hand and shares his thoughts about the most prestigious race of the season. From a driver s point of view the Monaco Grand Prix is something really special in the Formula One calendar, the young driver says. There s very little room for error and you re driving at the limit virtually the whole time. You can t afford to slip up on these narrow streets. I ve raced in Monte Carlo in the World Series by Renault, but this year it will be an experience for me to appear there for the first time in a Formula One race. In 2006 I drove on Friday at the GP, but not very much because of technical problems.
He also echoed Rampf s thoughts about the importance of traction at the next race. For the first time since the start of the season in Melbourne, high downforce is required again, and that s another reason why I m looking forward to Monaco. It s going to be a real challenge and I can t wait to see how well we do. In the past I ve always managed all right on city circuits.
Meanwhile, Nick Heidfeld, whose car suffered from a gearbox problem, is looking forward to continue what he had started for the season at the Monaco Grand Prix. The ratio of narrowness to speed simply defies description, and it s something I really enjoy, he said. Two years ago I came second in Monaco. Last year we had a fault during qualifying, which meant I started from 16th, but still managed to pick up two championship points by finishing seventh. It goes to show that the key thing in Monaco is not to make any mistakes. His car s gearbox may have failed at the Spanish Grand Prix but other components such as the BMW coil springs and other suspension parts did not falter. These components are important to maintain good traction.



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