Sep 29, 2005 09:28
Conclusions
The good news is that you can drastically improve your gas mileage. The caveat is that you have to change your driving habits. Basically, stop driving like a maniac and use that cruise control. Who knows? You might like the new you.
On other fronts, be sure to check your tire inflation both to save gas but also to be safe and promote even tire wear. And regarding that air conditioner, well, if you want to drive around with your arm hanging out of the window it won't really change your gas mileage much.
Now, when someone sidles up to you at a party and says, "You know, washing your car will improve the gas mileage,'" you can lock eyes with them and say, "I heard that, too. Turns out the difference is so small it's insignificant