Eight Fuel Economy Myths Debunked Myth #5 Should You Leave Your Car Running?

Myth #5 "Keeping Your Motor Running While Idling Saves Gas."

Conclusion: MYTH!

You have to make a quick stop at your friend’s house and will be in and out in minutes. It's better to leave the car running because it will use more gas to stop and restart the engine, right? Nope. Pure myth. Again, fuel-injected vehicles start very efficiently, so it’s better to turn off the engine if you'll be idling for more than 30 seconds. But that doesn't mean it's a good idea to shut off your engine when you stuck in traffic. That can be dangerous, contribute to your starter wearing out prematurely, and won't save you more than a few pennies in the long run. One notable exception are new hybrids that safely shut-off the engine automatically while stopped and switch to battery power.

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Eight Fuel Economy Myths Debunked #4 - Fuel Additives

Myth #4 "Gas Additives Boost Fuel Economy."

Conclusion: MYTH!

The researchers actually tested dropping pills in thier gas tank in the hopes of increasing fuel economy by adding more oxygen to the fuel. After diligently adding the pills to each tank during a two-thousand-mile road trip, they recorded a one-mile per gallon decrease in average efficiency. Okay, you say, that was their limited experience.

Evidently, the Federal Trade Commission and Environmental Protection Agency agree with their assessment: they have tested many of the additives and other purported fuel-saving products on the market and warn against investing in them. In fact, some "gas-saving" products may damage a car's engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions.

Conclusion...don't waste your money...they can do more harm than good!


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