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6 gas-saving myths
May 23, 2008 | 8:24 AM
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Are these misconceptions or myths:

#1. Fill your tank in the morning
#2. Change your air filter
#3. Use premium fuel
#4. Pump up your tires
#5. To A/C or not to A/C
#6. Bolt-ons and pour-ins

Check out the below article for myths or misconceptions

>>CHECK OUT THE CNNMONEY.COM ARTICLE

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furbie read my blog view my photos
May 24, 2008 | 10:23 AM

I surely agree with number four !

I worked in the tire business for years, and did my own test on over & under inflated tires.

It is almost impossible to change the footprint of a radial tire by overinflation. However, people should not go beyond the max. inflation pressure in their service manual, as tires expand with the heat, and too much is not good.

Underinflation does make a big difference in gas mileage ; so pump 'em up !
Addam_Bombb read my blog view my photos
May 26, 2008 | 6:58 AM

Check your tires again ..... no it doesn't change the foot print but gives it less rolling resistance.A dirty air filter chokes your engine down.
furbie read my blog view my photos
May 26, 2008 | 7:58 AM

You're sure right on the r.r. "rolling resistance", A-bomb !

Ever see the cars that run the mileage test ? They used bald tires and air them to 150 to 200 psi, to increase the r.r. !
I wouldn't want to even touch one of those tires after inflating it that far ! LOL

I agree, you can't change your air filter too often, in my opinion !
furbie read my blog view my photos
May 26, 2008 | 8:00 AM

That should have been "decrease" the r.r. !

Brain doesn't work on Holidays - LOL
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
May 27, 2008 | 7:09 AM

Snopes link here

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/gastips.asp
Ravishing_Rob_Rude
May 27, 2008 | 7:52 PM

Stop moaning about gas prices. They're still the cheapest in the country. If you don't like it get the bus or a cycle to work..
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
May 27, 2008 | 7:58 PM

The Chick just likes to help the EnviroMarxists ruin capitalism...by any means necessary.
Ironman read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 9:42 AM

Regarding inflation. Over/under inflated tires wear quicker than properly inflated tires. You will have to drive a WHOLE BUNCH of miles to pay for a new set of tires. The reduction in RR is just not worth it. There is one benifit from over inflation, you just might save enough money to pay for one of the new valve stems you get when you have to replace your tires.
nived23 read my blog view my photos
Jun 1, 2008 | 7:26 PM

Wow! That sucks! I guess I will just purchase a bicycle and go to work that way. I wonder when the prices are going to go back down... if ever.
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My name is Douglas Chick, I am an IT director for a national healthcare group, and an author of computer books, and creator of the computer networking, www.TheNetworkAdministrat
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