June 28, 2006
On June 28, 2006, the average cost to fuel a vehicle with a 15-gallon tank in Syracuse, NY was $42.95. That is down $1.39 from one month ago and up $8.39 from one year ago today. With the high retail price of gasoline seemingly here to stay [or for at least the duration of 2006] it make "cents" to make an effort to reduce your vehicles fuel consumption.
Running the vehicle's engine in a way that is more efficient can reduce fuel consumption. The amount of fuel a vehicle consumes depends on the style in which it is driven, properties of the vehicle, the road, the traffic, the weather and the fuel. Although, we as consumers may not be able to control all of these variables -- we can control the way we drive, the condition of our vehicle and the type of fuel our vehicles use.
The following tips can improve your fuel efficiency and reduce fuel consumption helping you control the costs of operating your vehicle.
1. Drive Sensibly - Avoid high speeds
2. Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard
3. Use A/C Sparingly
4. Keep Windows Closed
5. Use Cruise Control & Overdrive Gears
6. Avoid Heavy Loads
7. Avoid Long Idles
8. Keep Engine Properly Tuned
9. Check and Replace Air Filters
10. Keep Tires Properly Inflated
11. Use Recommended Grade Motor Oil
12. Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle
Source: NewYorkStateGasPrices.com and FuelEconomy.gov
These fuel saving tips essentially improve a vehicles fuel efficiency and reduce fuel consumption by running the engine in a way that reduces any form of drag on the vehicle's energy source -- the engine.
Typically, a smaller vehicle with a manual transmission will provide the greatest fuel economy. FuelEconomy.gov a website from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides a list of the most and least fuel efficient cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. For a list of the most and least fuel efficient cars click here . For a list of the most and least fuel efficient trucks, vans and SUV's click here .
For the most current retail gasoline prices per gallon in Syracuse, NY go to AAA Fuel Price Finder . Here you will find the current low and high retail gasoline prices per gallon as well as the retail prices per gallon at select gas stations in and around Syracuse, NY.
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