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by ArunKristian from New York

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Gas-Saving MYTHS
May 18, 2008 | 2:30 PM
Category: Traffic
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Anyone who drives a car must be frustrated by rising gasoline costs. I own a car but do not drive a lot (maybe once or twice a week), so thankfully my expenses haven't been affected too much.

However, Saturday I filled up at a station on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in New Jersey and it cost me about $33 -- and I already had almost half a tank!

Anyway, I came across a great article at CNNMoney.com that debunks six myths about saving gas. For example, do you sometimes forgo the A/C and roll down the windows? Guess what: That's not always a good idea.

These are the misconceptions/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

Now read the article for the explanations and advice:

>>CHECK OUT THE CNNMONEY.COM ARTICLE
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bigbadbob read my blog
May 18, 2008 | 3:02 PM

Thanks for the good information...There is so much BAD info & WRONG info flying around, this was definitely GOOD!! And every little bit helps...
BBB
Sanctus read my blog view my photos
May 27, 2008 | 6:06 PM

Good article. The one about filling up in the morning is pretty funny. Where's my dang molecular density scanner when I need it!! The best fuel saving tip I can think of...drive slower!

Daniel
ANGELRUBY read my blog view my photos
Jun 3, 2008 | 6:53 AM

The tanks containing the gas are deep in the ground. How could the temp of the gas fluctuate so rapidly during the day?

Daniel, by driving slower you are not only taking money away from the gas companies but also stopping the chance of getting a speeding ticket and taking the fine money away from the town and the State. 2 or more tickets and you are taking big bucks away from your insurance company. Wouldn't that be a shame - tsk.
Rodney_Hart read my blog view my photos
Jul 4, 2008 | 1:36 PM

Just grin and bear it.
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ArunKristian

I am a producer for MyFoxNY.com. I've worked at WNYW-TV/Fox 5 since late 2001, and I love being a part of the Fox family. Besides writing and producing for Fox 5, I've written articles for newspapers, magazines, and Web sites. I'm an alumnus of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and I've taught journalism at CUNY's Queens College in Flushing. On a personal note, I enjoy walking around the city, driving through interesting and unfamiliar neighborhoods, watching baseball, TV shows, movies, reading, creative writing, and spending time with my friends, family, and pets. I'm also an auxiliary police officer with the New York Police Department and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. I'm not a native New Yorker, but I've lived here most of my life and every day I'm reminded why I love this city so much. So I'm not likely to ever leave.

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