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Tests - USA - Discerns Gas-Saving Myths and Truths
Edmunds.com , Offers Tips in Time for Labor Day Road Trips
SANTA MONICA, Calif., USA - Automotive/PRNewswire -Aug. 31 2005: -- Edmunds.com, the premier online automotive resource, recently tested several of the most often cited gas-saving tips to see which are "urban legends" and which actually save consumers money at the pumps...
The tested tips and results were:
- Tip: Use cruise control to save fuel. Test Result: True -- at a surprisingly significant level.
- Tip: Driving with open windows is far less efficient than using air conditioning. Test Result: Negligible -- both methods produced roughly the same mileage per gallon.
- Tip: To dramatically improve mileage, you must buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Test Result: False -- there are huge savings to be had for drivers who change their driving style from "lead-foot" to "feather-foot."
- Tip: Properly inflated tires are more efficient than tires with low pressure. Test Result: True -- and there are other significant benefits, too, including safety and tire longevity.
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