The passing of the Comic-con convention this past weekend in San Diego brings about the images of super hero’s fighting for a worthy cause. Although this week’s tips won’t save the world, we know that they’ll definitely help you make the most of your gas money. Are you using these gas saving tips?
1. Only buy or fill up gas in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. The colder the ground, the more dense the gasoline.
2. When you’re filling up, do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. If you are pumping fast rate, some liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you are getting less value for your money.
3. Fill up when your gas tank is half full. The more gas you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.
4. If there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, do not fill up! Most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
5. Ride a bike, walk or exercise. Doing these daily activities will save a few dollars each month, but the paybacks on your health are invaluable.
You may have received these occasional e-mails telling you how to save gas, but these are some great tips we found in the most obvious place to look (Our Toyota driver’s manual). We hope the tips serve you and, in terms of your health, allow us to be the super-hero’s for your friends and family. E-mail us your health questions or come in for a free consultation today.