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Save on Gas following Bankrate Readers

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Bankrate.com made a research among its users to see what they do to save on gas. The answers were different, but the majority of the people found out the easiest and quickest way to save on gas in to drive slowly.

People started dropping speed and found out if they go about 5 mph slower, it helps to decrease fuel usage by 2-3 miles per gallon. The best speed to come to is 55-60 mph. According to some drivers even Prius, which has good gas-mileage and can use 45 mpg on the interstate, in a slow lane for those, who go 55 miles per hour, can get about 55 mpg! This is really a good saving.

The other easy and quick ways to save are to use steady speed and avoid hasty acceleration.

It is really comfortable to keep the same speed if you are on a highway and the vehicle has cruise control. You set a speed you need, go to the right-hand lane and avoid much acceleration.

And don’t forget the right tire pressure! Several users agree it is a good way to go. When you keep your tires inflated enough, but at the same time not overdone, the vehicle uses less fuel.

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