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Tame The Road And The Pump.
The escalating price at the pump is a reality! Here are some suggestions to help stretch that fill-up and the life of your auto that actually work. Is the cost of gas forcing you to rethink the purchase of a hybrid vehicle? The Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit rewards taxpayers who purchase new, qualifying vehicles with a tax credit that's subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed. The Credit is available to the original purchaser only and the full Credit is only available for a limited time (check irs.gov for additional requirements). The models that have been certified for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit: 
Purchasers of advanced lean burn technology motor vehicles may claim a credit of $1,300 per vehicle. Learn more > Gas Savings Tips:Your Auto: Lose the lead foot and stay within the speed limit. Gas mileage rapidly decreases once you reach speeds above 60 mph. So slow down; you really won't add that much more time onto your commute. Your Auto: Clean out your car. Sounds simple, but the more weight you haul, the harder your gas has to work. An extra 100 pounds in your trunk (do you really need those sand bags from last winter?) can reduce fuel economy by up to 2 percent. Your Auto: Gas savings "gadgets" don't work. Repeat. Gas savings "gadgets" don't work. The EPA has tested more than 100 of these devices and found they provide little, if any benefits. Some might even damage your engine. Ouch. Your Auto: Open those windows...sometimes. At lower speeds, you will save fuel. At higher speeds, however, it's probably more fuel efficient to keep the air conditioning running because of wind resistance from your open windows and sunroof. Your Auto: Check those tires as size really does matter. Under-inflated tires are not only dangerous, they can negatively impact your miles per gallon, whereas properly inflated and aligned tires can increase your gas mileage by as much as 3 percent. Your Auto: Plan your outings. By bunching your errands geographically, and making one trip versus several short trips with a cold engine, you will save twice as much fuel covering the same amount of distance because your engine will be warm. Your Auto: Practice the "buddy system." Carpooling with friends or business associates can help you all save on the high cost of frequent gas fill-ups. Some companies have even started to reward their associates who carpool and/or offer help in matching up commuters. Your Auto: For long hauls or on the highway, use your cruise control. Frequent speeding up and slowing down, wastes fuel. It takes much more fuel to get a car going than it takes to keep a car going. Your Auto: A dirty oil filter not only hinders your car's performance, it can also harm your fuel economy. Replacing clogged oil filters can increase your gas mileage up to 10 percent. Your Auto: Okay, you've tried all the gas-savings tips, and still are having a hard time coming to terms with the cost of a fill-up. It's time. Time to explore alternative transportation options. Try mass transit buses or trains and leave the driving (and the gas) up to others. You might just have a new reason to enjoy your commute. Your Auto: Go Green! Is the cost of gas forcing you to rethink the purchase of a hybrid vehicle? The Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit rewards taxpayers who purchase new, qualifying vehicles with a tax credit that's subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed. The Credit is available to the original purchaser only and the full Credit is only available for a limited time (check irs.gov for additional requirements). 
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