5 Gas-Saving Myths
MYTH 1 - It’s all about your MPG rating
How you drive can be more important than your car’s miles per gallon rating given by the Environmental Protection Agency. In fact, those MPG ratings are way outdated. In fact, EPA ratings were off about 14 percent on average, according to Phillip Reed of Edmunds.com.
MYTH 2 - Gas saving products help fuel efficiency
The Environmental Protection Agency concluded that no product significantly improves gas mileage. And in fact, these products may even damage your engine.
MYTH 3 - You need the best octane
Most engines are designed to take regular unleaded gasoline, which has an octane rating of 87. Using higher octane premium gas in an engine that is designed to run on regular doesn’t improve performance.
MYTH 4 - All gas rebate cards are created equal
Gas rebate cards can give you anywhere from 3 to 5 percent rebate on your fill-up. And that can add up to some real value at the end of the year. But there are some major differences between cards. Look specifically at card fees.
MYTH 5 - Air conditioning wastes gas
According to Edmunds.com, the air conditioning compressor does pull power from the engine wasting some gas, but the effect is minimal in modern cars. On the other hand, driving with your windows down at high speeds can create an aerodynamic drag.
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