5 ways to save gas without buying a hybrid
For all the artists, teachers, customer service employees, and -- ahem -- bloggers in the world who are sick of listening to their lawyer friends brag about the new hybrid car they bought with cash, here's a few gas-saving tips from MSN that'll work on your 1995 Nissan Sentra.
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Drive the speed limit. I know, it feels lame to sit in the slow lane, but just think -- by driving 55 mph, you're saving the planet.
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As Patricia brought up in a previous post, you'll also improve your gas mileage by keeping your tires properly inflated.
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Don't idle forever -- even if it's 1,000 degrees outside and you want to sit in the air conditioning. In fact, in Europe, it's customary to turn the car off at stop lights.
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Use cruise control (this will also help keep all you lead foots driving 55 mph).
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Empty your car whenever possible -- because while you might need all that random crap that's in your trunk someday, in the meantime it's sucking up gas.
Of course, it's worth noting that even if you do drive a fancy hybrid, you'll still get better mileage by following these tips -- everybody wins!
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