Posts Tagged ‘travel’

Save on Gas

Friday, December 11th, 2009
j0442990With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, travel plans will begin to pick up.  Here are a few ways to reduce your gas costs this holiday season.
 
1.  Cold weather warm-up.  Avoid prolonged warming up of the engine, even on extremely cold mornings, 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.
 
2.  Ice and snow build-up.  During cold weather watch for icicles frozen to the car frame. Unremoved snow and ice cause tremendous wind resistance.
 
3.  Fuel line freeze-up.  Use special gas additives to prevent winter freezing of gas lines.
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Save Money on Travel

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Here are two ways to reduce your cost of traveling this summer.

1. If you are planning on flying, don’t book your reservations through your phone. Most airlines charge anywhere from $10 – $30 to take a reservation this way. If you do research on your phone, find the best deal and then call it in.

2. Flying may not always be the cheapest. Amtrak and many bus services give discounts for children. For example, on Amtrak children 2-15 years old can ride for half the price of an adult and those under two ride for free.

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Making and Educated Car Purchase

Friday, July 24th, 2009

The average person will make a car purchase within seven days of their decision to buy.  If you are thinking of buying a vehicle, it is best to review your options before making this important decision.   First, ask yourself if you need the vehicle and then decide what kind of vehicle best fits you need. (more…)

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Savings Tips

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
With the summer vacation season kicking in and Memorial Day around the corner, here are three quick ways to save gas during your travels.
 
1.  Use cruise control – using cruise control on highway trips can help
     you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, reduce fuel
     consumption.
2.  Avoid unnecessary idling – Turn off your engine if you anticipate a
     lengthy wait.  Unncessary idling wastes fuel, costs money and
     pollutes the air.
3.  Keep your tires inflated properly – Underinflated tires cause fuel
     consumption to increase as much as six percent.
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