forcing yourself to save fuel

[Fat Charlie]

Originally Posted by cbaber

I stopped reading after that.

1. Drop a couple grand and ick up a big monthly payment.
2. Save $10 a week on gas.
3. Profit!

[Goldenstate]

I have noticed that running on the bottom half of the tank gives slightly better mileage averages. Packing around another 75 pounds of fuel with plenty of stations nearby does not make for improved mileage. Seems many of the smaller fuel efficient cars of today have tanks with 12 or 13 gallon capacity. Weight reduction is one of the easy methods of increasing mileage.

[chumly]

Originally Posted by ConnClark

His point is having less fuel in the tank forces him to drive more economically. Sort of like putting a big spike on the steering wheel would tend to make you drive more cautiously.

I've been saying that for years, if you want to improve safety, put that spike on every vehicle and people will drive safer. And for those that don't, it'll thin out the herd a little.

[tvbd56]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Anyway, with a half-tank there will be less dead weight on fuel to haul around

This is true but that also means less momentum for EOC

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by tvbd56

This is true but that also means less momentum for EOC

And less wear on the brake pads when you have to use it

[user removed]

I used to own a 73 F350 that I mounted a lift (not the hydraulics) on the back and made it a car hauler. People would borrow it and bring it back with the tank empty and after I ran out of gas driving 2 miles to the nearest station, I disconnected the sending unit, tank was behind the drivers seat inside the cab! Never had a problem after that. Bought the cab-chassis brand new for $3600.

regards
Mech

[Cobb]

Thats my secret!!!

Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

Does this guy set his alarm clock 10 minutes ahead to "trick" himself into thinking he's late and has to get up?

[tvbd56]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

And less wear on the brake pads when you have to use it

uuuhhhh... crap... less of a chance of burning out the fuel pump... yeah I got nothin'

[davelobi]

Originally Posted by cbaber

"
Here are some time-tested ways to save gas:
1. Get a newer, smaller car.

"I stopped reading after that."

Thanks for saving me from even bothering to click the link!

[davelobi]

Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

1. Drop a couple grand and ick up a big monthly payment.
2. Save $10 a week on gas.
3. Profit!

I LOVE THAT! Guy has a $400 a month car payment and spends another $400/month on gas. I have Zero payments and spend $401/month on gas. That guy is $1 a month ahead of me? Doubt it. My extra $399 goes into boat gas. Ahh, I guess we are even.

Then when his awesome gas mileage car needs a hybrid gizmo for $4000, I'll be buying another boat. Still both broke, the planet may like him better but I'm having more fun.