Driving Over 60? Slow Down, Your Wallet Will Thank You
Agent00R submitted on 6/26/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:16:29 PM
33 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.fueleconomy.gov
Recall last summer's gas price hike?
Oil hit nearly $150 a barrel and gas prices across the country surged to levels that made Americans wonder if they were in the EU.
Suddenly hybrids, MINIs and Civics were being bought up as though there was a fire sale.
Currently, with gas hovering around the $70 barrel mark -- which has gradually ratcheted up from February lows -- there is no telling where it can go from here. Will we see $150 per barrel and $4 gas again?
So, Agent001 did some digging and pulled up some tips from Fueleconomy.gov to pass along to our faithful AutoSpies readers.
From Fueleconomy.gov:
"Observe the Speed Limit
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas.
Observing the speed limit is also safer."
For more tips, click below.
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