🔧 4. Maintenance Hacks Mechanics Hate
5-Minute Fixes That Boost MPG:
✔ Tire Pressure: +3 PSI over recommended (saves 1-2 mpg)
✔ Air Filter: Clean monthly (dirty = 10% more fuel)
✔ Gas Cap: Replace if loose (evaporating gas = $$$)
⚠️ Warning: Skip “fuel additives” – most are snake oil according to EPA tests
🚛 5. The Trucker’s Drafting Trick (Use Carefully!)
How It Works:
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Follow 3-5 seconds behind semis to reduce wind resistance
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Danger Zone: Closer than 2 seconds = crash risk
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Best For: Highway road trips (saves 5-10% fuel)
“I call it ‘getting pulled by the big dogs.’ Just don’t tailgate!” – Lisa K., long-haul driver
💡 Bonus: The AC Myth Busted
Truth: At highway speeds, open windows hurt aerodynamics MORE than AC use.
AC Rules:
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Under 40 mph: Roll windows down
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Over 40 mph: Use AC recirculation mode
⏳ 30-Second Action Plan
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Tonight: Check tire pressure (use gas station gauge)
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Next Drive: Try pulse-gliding on empty roads
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This Week: Plan one route avoiding left turns (UPS saves 10M gallons/year doing this!)
Remember: The best fuel-saving device is the right foot. Pretend there’s an egg between your shoe and the pedal!