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How to save on transportation costs

Miami Herald -- Driving the speed limit can increase fuel efficiency by 7 percent to 23 percent. Figure it costs 20 cents a gallon for every five miles over the speed limit, the government says. • Unload your trunk. You can lose 2 percent in miles-per-gallon by carrying around 100 extra pounds of stuff. Keep your car properly maintained by replacing air filters and keeping tires inflated to the appropriate pressure. • Use cruise control on the highway. • Braking and accelerating slowly can improve fuel economy by 5 percent to 33 percent. • Carpool to halve weekly gas expenses or use public transportation.

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Submitted Dec 09, 2007 By: JT

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hartman All-Star Author Lansing Posts:645 Points:314,110 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:53:38 AM Ignore hartman Report Abuse easier said then done
randallxski Sophomore Author Rochester Posts:240 Points:406,095 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:48:46 AM Ignore randallxski Report Abuse Telecommute! I know that isn't an option for everyone. Maybe that should be an upcoming poll or poll series: is it possible in your job; your company; how many times a week/month/year....
rrtr Champion Author San Jose Posts:11,196 Points:1,856,625 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:47:32 AM Ignore rrtr Report Abuse markmore "man up" so tell her you are gonna buy her an old 35 mpg + car if she doesn't behave herself I know the biatch aint about to go for that right?
BeaverBilly Champion Author Alberta Posts:4,965 Points:1,572,710 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:45:03 AM Ignore BeaverBilly Report Abuse Heard all those before. Try walking to the Neighborhood Pub, save gas and getting pinched with a DUI.
markmoore80 All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:907 Points:302,775 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:42:17 AM Ignore markmoore80 Report Abuse Now if wife wife would understand/believe this, maybe we could save on gas... but no, little miss "I got to be there now, so I'm gonna floor it from stop light to stop light" - geeze!
GotShirts Champion Author Akron Posts:2,764 Points:442,945 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:39:10 AM Ignore GotShirts Report Abuse stay home... or if you must drive, go gentle on the pedal.
MightyDude Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,325 Points:1,669,595 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:36:44 AM Ignore MightyDude Report Abuse Gee, thanks for NEW "How To's" :-(
Helms Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:4,229 Points:1,222,775 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:21:23 AM Ignore Helms Report Abuse walk or bicylce or 2 alternatives.......
GaryG7 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:8,888 Points:1,731,675 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:19:50 AM Ignore GaryG7 Report Abuse How about: "Don't go anywhere"
luckyseverin Veteran Author Michigan Posts:347 Points:523,315 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:17:40 AM Ignore luckyseverin Report Abuse I do everything I can think of to increase mileage. I would love to carpool but I work in management and I work crazy hours that nobody is willing to put in.
TomT2Lee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,470 Points:1,091,790 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:17:04 AM Ignore TomT2Lee Report Abuse AvantiMick, I suggest you think about your posting of getting the same fuel mileage with a fully loaded car as when it is just you. If you own a wheel barrow try moving it empty, then full. You are going to use more energy moving the full wheel barrow.
pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,753 Points:1,248,430 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:15:35 AM Ignore pecos Report Abuse Unfortunately until everyone in the world does this ... it won't make a difference.
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:8,006 Points:1,599,420 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:05:36 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Bunk! I get the same mileage with 4 passengers as when I am alone! And one is 340#!
TerryLee Champion Author Ohio Posts:11,362 Points:2,139,740 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:01:35 AM Ignore TerryLee Report Abuse OK
BumMI Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,233 Points:256,885 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:57:36 AM Ignore BumMI Report Abuse Use the LEW ( Leave early and walk )
Motidover Champion Author Miami Posts:5,588 Points:1,104,795 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:55:25 AM Ignore Motidover Report Abuse We also need alternavive fuel source
lpj Champion Author Macon Posts:7,377 Points:1,522,065 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:53:23 AM Ignore lpj Report Abuse we are headed back to the horse and buggy!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:7,017 Points:1,723,470 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:51:04 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I bought Nitr tires, drive 69 mph on the pike and don't carry extra weight unless I have the kids, so I think I have all of these covered.
Mr.Chips Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,443 Points:1,217,625 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:49:52 AM Ignore Mr.Chips Report Abuse Avoid unnecessary driving.
Bou Champion Author Maine Posts:6,362 Points:1,701,090 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:45:46 AM Ignore Bou Report Abuse Stay home.
onethumb All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:796 Points:287,705 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:39:48 AM Ignore onethumb Report Abuse Walk
cardjcsk Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,418 Points:1,011,600 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:33:42 AM Ignore cardjcsk Report Abuse buy a horse. That will work
Dins-Ford Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,501 Points:1,205,075 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:25:31 AM Ignore Dins-Ford Report Abuse Went about 80 mi. Sat. got better than 31 mpg on my Ford Freestyle by not going faster than 65 mph.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:8,120 Points:1,404,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:23:21 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse buy a horse.
OSPREY Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,841 Points:2,166,210 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:15:19 AM Ignore OSPREY Report Abuse buy a horse
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:6,211 Points:1,571,665 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:09:35 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse This does not make sense. How does the engine in your vehicle know that you are driving over (or under) the speed limit? Only the driver knows.
Lovelee Champion Author Detroit Posts:14,370 Points:1,070,825 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:06:48 AM Ignore Lovelee Report Abuse How about driving less? How about a more fuel efficient vehicle? How often is the vehicle filled with passengers? How big a vehicle is required? Myself included. These are the questions I will have to face when I make my next purchase.
pitamon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,472 Points:1,213,325 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:05:04 AM Ignore pitamon Report Abuse I use to carpool and would love to take public transit, but I would have to leave at least another 1 hour earlier and no one works the same hours I do. I carpooled for 18 years and it was great.
Ratso Champion Author Ohio Posts:11,003 Points:1,715,545 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:46:15 AM Ignore Ratso Report Abuse Mass transportation is one good answer, carpooling ( not logical ) are other ways to save, but neither is practical to everyone...so toos them out the door and read the list above !
grwalo Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:72,210 Points:1,319,660 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:21:29 AM Ignore grwalo Report Abuse I drive a 2003 Dodge Stratus. Traveling at 55 MPH, and leaving a little earlier to avoid traffic and maintain that speed, (no stop and go) does allow me to get 30 to 31 MPG versus 70 MPH which drops the MPG to 27. This does add up to more money in my pocket. Enjoy the ride and arrive less harried. My city has poor mass transit, so I must drive to work.
NoJokeOak Champion Author Virginia Posts:15,342 Points:1,268,630 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:03:14 AM Ignore NoJokeOak Report Abuse How To Save Time In A Day? Quit reading articles that rehash the same old facts. Must've been a slow news day in Miami!
MTheChequeGuy Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:100 Points:47,085 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:40:07 AM Ignore MTheChequeGuy Report Abuse We should get a public transport monorail than runs on electricity.
racer3 Champion Author New York Posts:7,294 Points:1,477,300 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:38:08 AM Ignore racer3 Report Abuse walk
Crumbfel Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,602 Points:1,405,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:18:53 AM Ignore Crumbfel Report Abuse Nice tips!!!
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,799 Points:889,125 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:09:25 AM Ignore benjy Report Abuse Or do not drive at all!!!!!
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:4,953 Points:1,187,610 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:24:05 AM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse I drive 55 or less in Ca. My truck has 4:10 gears in the rear axle.
Jim R. Champion Author Florida Posts:5,174 Points:1,720,195 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:21:02 AM Ignore Jim R. Report Abuse And also save lives.
gdognit1955 Champion Author Seattle Posts:5,709 Points:1,138,555 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:16:58 AM Ignore gdognit1955 Report Abuse it doesn't matter
n3his Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,543 Points:840,135 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:14:44 AM Ignore n3his Report Abuse Have a economy veh for long trips. Do a lot of walking.
figman Champion Author Chicago Posts:9,242 Points:2,715,045 Joined:Sep 2001	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:54:44 AM Ignore figman Report Abuse Toyota, I believe if you took off the doors and trunk lid you would lose economy because of air drag.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,595 Points:1,379,040 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:18:31 AM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse I would hope some of us would use some of these conservation methods if for now other reason but to keep your money in your pocket. They cannot sell what we will not buy.
toyota1999 Champion Author Louisville Posts:5,123 Points:1,066,250 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:12:51 AM Ignore toyota1999 Report Abuse This news article is not right. Should we get rid of everything in our car to make it lighter? Hmm well lets see, the spare tire, don't need that. Don't wear clothes either. They add a few pounds. Toss them out too. Take off the doors and trunk lid also. extra weight that can be dumped. Lets see, just drive a jeep. It fits this stupid articles idea of less weight in the car.
grab4it Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:6,299 Points:1,240,010 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:09:04 AM Ignore grab4it Report Abuse you can't save with oil prices this high
gas1prospector Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,108 Points:450,095 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:04:22 AM Ignore gas1prospector Report Abuse Let me throw in another tip, when the weather is bad, just stay home, Even if you have snow tires, you will use more gas and probably run into some dummy who hasn't and has snarled up traffic.
VroomZ Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:144 Points:140,475 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:00:17 AM Ignore VroomZ Report Abuse Fill up with helium tires. "Bonk, Bonk, Bouce, Bonk, Bonk"
patrick2653 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:73 Points:208,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:52:14 PM Ignore patrick2653 Report Abuse That was suppose to be WELL.....Sorry
patrick2653 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:73 Points:208,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:51:32 PM Ignore patrick2653 Report Abuse Weii we don't have public transportation and people don't car pool where I live.
FastAndy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,216 Points:1,111,695 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:50:34 PM Ignore FastAndy Report Abuse If you really want to save fuel because it costs to much, the government will have us all walking and riding a bike.
6510SPDesertRat Champion Author Virginia Posts:14,570 Points:1,186,575 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:24:30 PM Ignore 6510SPDesertRat Report Abuse Doing all that stuff; including reducing driving miles when possible.
rockinrog Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,269 Points:970,375 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:17:23 PM Ignore rockinrog Report Abuse Maybe just don't drive has much as you use to....there alternatives, walk, bike, mass transit, shop online.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:17,906 Points:2,126,095 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:13:41 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse doing all that already !!
HankJ Champion Author Montgomery Posts:7,711 Points:1,404,100 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:04:19 PM Ignore HankJ Report Abuse Bike or walk