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The Best Gas Mileage Car Might Be in Your Driveway

We sure do love our cars here in the US, but we really need to start doing some things a little different. Just think back to when you first went to the station and paid $3.89 a gallon. You probably felt sick to your stomach. These gas prices have made people look into hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles in record numbers. But, you really don't have to run out and buy a new car. There are some things you can do with the car you already have to improve gas mileage. #1 On a regular bases, change the air filter -- Your car has an internal combustion engine. That means the fuel mixed with air is what makes the engine work. If your air filter is clogged up you could be losing up to 10% of your fuel efficiency. Change the air filter a couple times a year. It is actually very easy and very inexpensive. It is seriously something you can do yourself, usually for under $10. #2 If you drive like you are suppose to, you will save -- Most of us hit the gas pedal too hard and ride the gas pedal too much. These are both kills as far as efficient driving goes. Take it easy on both and see your mileage increase 5-10%. #3 The best gas mileage is related to lower speeds -- Use your cruise control if you have one. The more consistent you keep your speed, the better mileage you will get. It may not be fun, but it will keep money in your wallet. #4 Regularly service your car -- I don't know why people don't do this. I mean, come on. It tells you right in the manual when you get the car serviced. Do it. Heck, so cars even have maintanace monitors that will flash and tell you when things need to be serviced. Listen to it. #5 Turn off the Air Conditioner -- While many newer cars have air conditioners that will recycle airs automatically through the cabins when it reaches a certain temperature, older vehicles will just continue pumping it out, wasting energy and fuel. If you can do with out it, do with out it. These are easy things to do. Doing all or just a handful could greatly increase the money you keep in your pocket. More free information is available at the fullsizecarreviews.com. Topics covered are about the best gas mileage cars and touch on the rumors about these run car on water sites. -- Bill C. Sheers

2010 Jeeps Models Do Not Include A Hybrid

Here is something you may not know: when you drive a Jeep, you become part of a cool club. Well, it's not that exclusive and it seemed to only happen to me when I lived in California. People driving Jeeps would honk at to other people driving Jeeps. No, seriously. I have since moved from there and no long get waved to, but I was a big thing on the west coast. Jeeps are very useful vehicles. They were built in the 1940's for the US military and have now become a part of American society with 7 different models. Here is a list of the different Jeep gas mileage trim levels: 2010 Chrysler Jeep Commander The Commander with the big 8 cylinder engine is going to come in at 13 city and 19 on the highway. The more efficient V6 gets a respectable 15/20. 2010 Chrysler Jeep Compass All Compass models come with a 4 cylinder engine. The 5 speed MT model has an EPA rating of 23/28. The 5 speed automatic gets 21 in the city and 25 on the highway. The 6 cylinder automatic model is rated at 16/21. There are two V8 option on the Grand Cherokee: one has MDS that shuts down 4 cylinders when you don't need them to get you 13/19 and the big HEMI version that gets you a not so great 11/16. Chrysler's 2010 Jeep Liberty The Liberty comes with one engine option that gets 16/22. Chrysler's 2010 Jeep Patriot You actually get three different engine options for 2010: a small 2L model gets you 23/27/; a 5 speed manual will get you 23/28 and the 5 speed automatic gets an EPA rating of 21 in the city and 25 on the highway. The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler V6 5 speed MT 15/19 V6 5 speed AT 15/19 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited This better equipped Wrangler has a V6 and comes with a 15/20 rating whether you get the automatic or manual transmission. I want the best fuel efficiency from my Jeep. What do I do? a) Chose 2WD or don't run the Jeep in 4wd when it's not necessary b) A 4cylinder is going to get better fuel economy than a V6 and both will do better than a V8. Unless you need the power for towing or something like that, stick with the smaller engine if you are worried about fuel economy. c) Try not running the air in your Jeep. You have probably heard this, but he air conditioning is about ass big a gas sucker that you have in your Jeep. If you can go without it, it may save you a few bucks. I like my Jeep, but I am definitely getting tired of the gas mileage I get. I might have to go with a sedan or hybrid for my next vehicle. Bill has a lot more free stuff at his Car Comparison website. What is cool is that the it is all free and talks about topics like the Toyota Camry hybrid gas mileage.