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Lorraine writes: At King Scooper when you spend 100 you'll save ten cents a gallon.
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Price Chopper, Sunoco Launch Fuel AdvantEdge in New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
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I have a 99 Toyota Sienna whose engine is prone to oil sludge.
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Get a diesel car - they use far less fuel.
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Here are some tips I've discovered:
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I just read your gas savings page on-line and wanted to tell you how we save on gas.
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Tires - Keep your tires inflated at manufacturer specified levels.
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Carpool to work – many large companies (100 employees or larger) have programs to encourage car pooling and may even help with expenses.
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1) Buy a different car - If it's time to replace your old car, buy a more fuel efficient one. Alt fuel vehicles and hybrids are great options too.
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Know the least expensive gas prices in your area – an patronize those stations.
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Nothing on top - Carrying a load on top of the car creates drag.
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Kids Can Pay If your teens drive have them help with the expenses – gas, insurance and payments (if you have them).
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Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car.
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AAA has a website where they calculate distances, your vehicles gas mileage and gas prices so you can better guess-ti-mate how much your driving trip will cost.
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1) Try checking mileage with and without cruise control.
