HelloNewman Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Now that gas prices are going to be close to 3.00/gal up here in the near future sooner or later .....steps will be taken in my house to conserve fuel consumption -No unnecessary trips...if it is not on the way home from work or to work then we don't go -dining out is going away -the wife is carpooling which will save us a ton of gas since we live 1 hr away from our jobs -cars tuned up Any other advice you can give or any ideas you may have would be great (wisecracks aside) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Now that gas prices are going to be close to 3.00/gal up here in the near future sooner or later .....steps will be taken in my house to conserve fuel consumption -No unnecessary trips...if it is not on the way home from work or to work then we don't go -dining out is going away -the wife is carpooling which will save us a ton of gas since we live 1 hr away from our jobs -cars tuned up Any other advice you can give or any ideas you may have would be great (wisecracks aside) 421925[/snapback] I don't know if this applies to you but....Stop making pretend you are part of the NASCAR circuit when driving on the thruway(especially when you already have a gas guzzling SUV)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Panther Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I don't know if this applies to you but....Stop making pretend you are part of the NASCAR circuit when driving on the thruway(especially when you already have a gas guzzling SUV)! 421933[/snapback] I have a hybrid Prius. I average 48 mpg, plus low emissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 driving faster than 60 on the interstate actually burns more fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movinon Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 driving faster than 60 on the interstate actually burns more fuel. 421939[/snapback] Improper tire pressure sucks gas too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I'm using my computer much less, and spending less time connected to reduce electric demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Panther Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Absolutely nothing. 421940[/snapback] Wave that flag and pretend you're a patriot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I already conserve as much as possible. My next car will be a hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Panther Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I already conserve as much as possible. My next car will be a hybrid. 421948[/snapback] More cowbell, less oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Absolutely nothing. 421940[/snapback] Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wave that flag and pretend you're a patriot. 421947[/snapback] I'll start when we start drilling in the ANWR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I have a "No War for Oil!" bumper sticker on my Hummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I'll start when we start drilling in the ANWR. 421958[/snapback] Don't forget about the off-shore oil off the coast of CA and FLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finknottle Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Don't forget about the off-shore oil off the coast of CA and FLA. 421961[/snapback] Yes, FL and CA instead of ANWR. In 20 years they'll be too warm and out of drinking water, so who cares about the view. Alaska, meanwhile, will be prime real estate. Don't want to spoil tomorrows golfcourses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCDAWG Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 H arvesting my own methane gas and using it in viable ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 seriously: --keep your tires at a consistent pressure --drive with your windows up and AC on... It's more efficient to do it this way than the other because of drag caused by the open windows --Make sure your spark plugs are gapped correctly and are in good condition --don't slam on the gas or brake... Use the cruise control as often as possible --Drive in the highest gear comfortable for your car (i.e. if you're going 40mph, shift to 4th and drop your rpms to 2800 instead of leaving it in 3rd at 3900rpms. In your house: --shades drawn --leave AC at a constant temperature... it uses more energy to move along a temperature gradient than it does to maintain a constant temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Yes, FL and CA instead of ANWR. In 20 years they'll be too warm and out of drinking water, so who cares about the view. Alaska, meanwhile, will be prime real estate. Don't want to spoil tomorrows golfcourses! 421983[/snapback] Gussie, Gussie, Gussie...ask Bunter when it comes to science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 seriously: --keep your tires at a consistent pressure --drive with your windows up and AC on... It's more efficient to do it this way than the other because of drag caused by the open windows --Make sure your spark plugs are gapped correctly and are in good condition --don't slam on the gas or brake... Use the cruise control as often as possible --Drive in the highest gear comfortable for your car (i.e. if you're going 40mph, shift to 4th and drop your rpms to 2800 instead of leaving it in 3rd at 3900rpms. In your house: --shades drawn --leave AC at a constant temperature... it uses more energy to move along a temperature gradient than it does to maintain a constant temp. 421996[/snapback] Good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Steal CTM's car. But only after he's filled up. Then I can park mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I have a hybrid Prius. I average 48 mpg, plus low emissions. 421937[/snapback] I have 1 year until my used Saab is paid off, and the Prius is #1 on my list...with the civic hybrid #2. I drive about 80 miles round trip a day. We don't drive my wife's SUV other than her going to work. It's not worth it, even though its a newer car. It gets about 1/2 the mileage of mine. Luckily, she just accepted a job that's 5 miles from the house, unlike her 70 mile a day current drive. It makes a difference when you add it up. The gas hikes have been prison raping me lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Steal CTM's car. But only after he's filled up. Then I can park mine. 422001[/snapback] Doesn't CTM have a flux capacitor in his ride that burns Rettata? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 The advgice to leave your AC on is bull sh--. Nothing puts a bigger drag on your motor than a running AC compressor. Tying a fat drunken boy from Indiana to your roof causes less drag than running your AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I think the time has come for the Buffalo Metro to get some use. YOu know, if you live in North Buffalo, and work downtown. (I did for some time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Doesn't CTM have a flux capacitor in his ride that burns Rettata? 422008[/snapback] Is that commercial grade or weapons grade retatta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 The advgice to leave your AC on is bull sh--. Nothing puts a bigger drag on your motor than a running AC compressor. Tying a fat drunken boy from Indiana to your roof causes less drag than running your AC. 422012[/snapback] No, the AC suggestion is correct. There is more gas used with the drag of open windows than there is with the engine drag of the AC on. I do believe though that the AC drag was greater on cars made say 20 years ago, and they did use more gas. I had a Celebrity back then. Turning on the AC was like throwing the anchor out. Today's cars you don't even feel the compressor engage. The AC causes your RPM to jump about 50, that's all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Don't forget about the off-shore oil off the coast of CA and FLA. 421961[/snapback] I thought I read somewhere last month that Alberta Canada has enough supply to keep North America fueled for the next fifty years. Lets see CA, Fl, Alaska, Alberta. Lets invade Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Is that commercial grade or weapons grade retatta? 422019[/snapback] One in the same I thought....huh There is variations of Rettata? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I think it's really cool that probably 75% of America wouldn't have given this conversation the time of day before it hit their wallet. Now, folks are getting concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I think it's really cool that probably 75% of America wouldn't have given this conversation the time of day before it hit their wallet. Now, folks are getting concerned. 422025[/snapback] Watch the value of thoses SUV's and large trucks go down, I've seen this shiit happen before. From having equity to being up-side down. Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 No, the AC suggestion is correct. There is more gas used with the drag of open windows than there is with the engine drag of the AC on. I do believe though that the AC drag was greater on cars made say 20 years ago, and they did use more gas. I had a Celebrity back then. Turning on the AC was like throwing the anchor out. Today's cars you don't even feel the compressor engage. The AC causes your RPM to jump about 50, that's all 422021[/snapback] The AC is used a lot more than people think, it's not just when you have the dial set to 'AC'. On my 2001, I have only one setting - Panel - that doesn't use the AC at least partially in maintaining the desired temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I thought I read somewhere last month that Alberta Canada has enough supply to keep North America fueled for the next fifty years. Lets see CA, Fl, Alaska, Alberta. Lets invade Canada! 422022[/snapback] Peat is a fuel source. Florida leads the nation in peat reserves. If you were a moose, OK, can't touch you - but you are not a moose, so get out and let use that peat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I think it's really cool that probably 75% of America wouldn't have given this conversation the time of day before it hit their wallet. Now, folks are getting concerned. 422025[/snapback] We live in a capitalist society. That's what you get. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philburger1 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Now that gas prices are going to be close to 3.00/gal up here in the near future sooner or later .....steps will be taken in my house to conserve fuel consumption -No unnecessary trips...if it is not on the way home from work or to work then we don't go -dining out is going away -the wife is carpooling which will save us a ton of gas since we live 1 hr away from our jobs -cars tuned up Any other advice you can give or any ideas you may have would be great (wisecracks aside) 421925[/snapback] Told my mother-in-law not to come visit. She saves money by not driving 6 hours to stay with us. I save money by not having to drive to the local bar every night, then calling a cab to get home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 No, the AC suggestion is correct. There is more gas used with the drag of open windows than there is with the engine drag of the AC on. I do believe though that the AC drag was greater on cars made say 20 years ago, and they did use more gas. I had a Celebrity back then. Turning on the AC was like throwing the anchor out. Today's cars you don't even feel the compressor engage. The AC causes your RPM to jump about 50, that's all 422021[/snapback] Both are correct depending on your speed. Windows/AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Watch the value of thoses SUV's and large trucks go down, I've seen this shiit happen before. From having equity to being up-side down. Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock... 422026[/snapback] Pay cash and don't lease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 --keep your tires at a consistent pressure--drive with your windows up and AC on... It's more efficient to do it this way than the other because of drag caused by the open windows --Make sure your spark plugs are gapped correctly and are in good condition --don't slam on the gas or brake... Use the cruise control as often as possible --Drive in the highest gear comfortable for your car (i.e. if you're going 40mph, shift to 4th and drop your rpms to 2800 instead of leaving it in 3rd at 3900rpms. In your house: --shades drawn --leave AC at a constant temperature... it uses more energy to move along a temperature gradient than it does to maintain a constant temp. This is the norm for me because I hate utility bills anyway and am always looking for ways to reduce them. Also have set my AC at minimum during the day and slowly cool off in the afternoon. We can't turn it off down here because we must keep the inside air dryer. I pre-plan all trips in the car and try to complete all stops on the way home from work. Have a brick in my toilet tanks to save water. Run pool filter pump at a minimum. Keep sprinklers properly aligned and run at a minimum so I don't water the sidewalk. Not sure what else I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Pay cash and don't lease. 422050[/snapback] I think I'll use my money for something that gains in value, rather than spending 20K on something that will be worth 5K 6 years later. Do you have dinner ready for the better half yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Do you have dinner ready for the better half yet? 422058[/snapback] Of course I do...6 o'clock. Done the dishes from the breakfast I make for her every day when she goes off to work, policed the domicile for our coming heavy rains, charged up the extra battery for the back-up sump pump, took the empties out to the recycle bin. Don't you think I earn my free beer and cigarettes??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Is that commercial grade or weapons grade retatta? 422019[/snapback] Isn't all retatta, by definition, weapons grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts