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Fuel Saving Advice - September 2006

Apologies

September 29th 2006 15:30


I guess we'll get back to business today....

There are still several fairly basic tips that we haven't covered yet. Today I'd like to talk about the psychology of driving. Well in fact, just plain psychology. Do we ever really think about driving? Do we plan our daily driving? Most of us don't. Some who live in massive urban sprawl have to make the decision to get into the damn car and take on a million other motorists, but for most of us, I'd argue we simply don't think about it.

Here's a typical day for me (prior to my own enlightenment)


Wake up and head to the fridge to make some breakfast...think an Omelette sounds good...Dammit. No milk...actually there's about a teaspoon left in the gallon container I left last night for I don't know...a damn mouse perhaps...

Don't bother showering, throw on a cap, some shorts and a sweatshirt and head to the rig...Start it and start to back up...wait a minute....I can't see. Shit. Go back into the house grab the glasses that are a few prescriptions old (contact wearer) and head back to the rig still running. Get half way into town and wonder how much cash is in the wallet...Shit...No wallet....Turnaround and go back to the house....Get wallet and actually check for participating greenbacks....K...There's about 4 of em in there...That should do...

Get back in the rig and head to the first possible store that sells milk....what do ya know...It's a drive through....Only 3 cars in front... I'll wait (engine running), 15 minutes later I make it to the window and almost DEMAND a gallon of milk. Since the milk's in the back of the store, the poor 19 year old girl has to get on the intercom and request assistance....10 minutes later she hands the milk through the window. The transaction complete...tommy turns and heads for home...


Once home I fix up a lovely little taco omelette and proceed to eat it in just under world record time. Feeling fat, it becomes necessary to work off some calories. I decide to mow the lawn (for the second time this week) and head to the garage. Pick up the gas container to fill the lawn mower and Voila....it's got just over a teaspoon left in it....What the Hell is that Gonna Fill? I think to myself....Shit...

To the Rig....

To the nearest gas station we go to fill my 5 gallon container.

Back home...

After mowing the lawn I'm a bit parched and think a beer
sounds good. Check fridge. Well yes...there is ONE beer in the fridge. I wonder...If one is good what are the chances I might want to meet it's friend(s) who hang out in little groupings of 6, 12, 18, 24 and sometimes even 30? Pretty good I say to myself....To the Rig...

After finding the nearest beer store I realize 2 dollars won't buy too many friends....shit...turnaround and drive all the way across town to the local bank for a fast forty. Ok...Got the cash...now slow down (now I'm getting smart). I take a shortcut to a beer store much closer to home (ah ha...I'm saving fuel). Get my one beer's long lost 12 friends and head back home.

Ahhhhh...........slurp......ahhhhhhhhhh



Dammit...It's the wife...

Yeah hon I remembered to pick up the pictures and Diet Pepsi at Walmart. Got em right here.....NOT....Shit

To the Rig....

Ok...Do ya see my point today? Slow down, plan and think about driving. Think about it as you would as you plan your day. Sure emergencies happen...well shit happens....but do the best to get all your stuff done on one trip then do one better and ask yourself if you can do that trip tomorrow. If we all took a bit of time to plan around driving less, we'd save a ton in Money and fuel....

As always.............Godspeed & Good Luck!

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Cute Sites Are Cool Too

September 26th 2006 04:30
I usually don't do multiple posts at the same blog per day, but since I'm heading back to the grind for the next few, I thought I'd address some issues. First, amazingly, our numbers continue to improve with each and every day. As is always the case we get suprised by some things that work and others that don't. It's really kinda odd that way in the internet world. I ran across this little site todday that is cute if nothing else. I haven't studied all the links but it's got spunk so I include it here since it's got some pretty good suggestions.

Click here to find a cutesy little site that is kinda fun with some decent info. I expect to find more as I traverse the universe but for a second post of the day, we'll want to break her in easily...LOL

Godspeed & Good Luck

T
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Gas Prices Falling???? Beware!!

September 25th 2006 14:46


Although gas prices have been falling over the past 5-6 weeks, nothing fundamental concerning supplies and/or demand has changed. That being the case, it's still more than likely that this roller coaster ride we've all been on will continue to run. Saving fuel and energy conservation should be practiced year round. This is how Big Oil has survived in the past. Huge upward spikes followed by a slow falling off (wherein the low never equals what it once was, but we think 2.40 per gallon looks better than 3.40 even if it's not the 2.00 we were accustomed to paying). As long as people continue to support Big Oil by blindly burning fuel/energy, big oil will continue to create millionaire's by the week and we will have nobody to blame but ourselves.

Today I'd like to discuss oil and fuel additives and those gas pills we've all been seeing. It's no shock that when gas prices start really flexing their muscles that all sorts of scam products find their way to market. The most popular amongst the recent marketing scams is the gas pill. There are a few different versions floating around out there today but for the most part ALL ARE SCAMS. Some of the companies have the same few scamsters at the top promoting first one product, then when the Feds take it down, they start another one. Bioperformance is one such company. There are tons more out there and a general rule of thumb to apply is really a golden rule surrounding most things...If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is....Trust your instincts as they are generally correct.

When it comes to Oil Additives, same thing goes. In fact, some of these products may CAUSE damage. Not only do they NOT WORK, but they may actually cause internal engine damage. This Article may scare you a little, but if you're using any of these products, you'd best read it.

Godspeed & Good luck!

T
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Football Blows...So Do Toyota Tacomas!

September 25th 2006 04:24
I lost every single game this week in fantasy football and all the leagues I'm in. How pathetic?!!! I'm also working on serious arm and hand injuries as a result of changing my oil in in the Tac yesterday...Spent around 5 hours on the project. Chalk it up to having no tools that assisted and a fairly bad attitude about the whole deal. I will say that in the end I won! WhooooWhooooooooooo., but nonetheless have some injuries to show for it. At least I ! won

It has been nearly 3 years since I changed the oil in the Tac. I'd really like to get my hands on the guy that designed the filter concept in this vehicle!
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Another Way Sex Saves You At The Pump..Ahh Gas Pump

September 23rd 2006 18:16
. Obviously we've discussed a few of the rather mundane technical merits associated with saving fuel and I'm just now learning that there may be some other approaches. Although some of these may be limited, I found this one particularly interesting. Tomorrow I'll get off this track and get back to the real ways we can save fuel, but I'm kinda having fun with this route right now, so I guess tune in and see....

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I'm looking to incorporate a guest writer feature here as well. Obviously I'd like the topic and subject matter to reflect the spirit of the blog (fuelsavingadvice.com), but as I think I'm demonstrating it can take on all sorts of angles and need not just be technical jibberish. We can have fun with gas now can't we? Until we chat again........Godspeed & Good luck!
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Gas Saving Tip #8.

September 21st 2006 20:11
Another somewhat confusing issue surrounding the lubricant industry is the notion of the weight of the oil.

Program note here...You will notice links that I add into the blog that are highlighted. These links will all open in a new window, so you don't lose your place here and sometimes are better than the blog post itself I admit. Sometimes they're on topic and sometimes they just tickle my fancy. I look hard for quality links that are entertaining and informing. So don't be scared to click on them...I had one email where a guy in Michigan tells me that he reads my blog post in full, then turns around and clicks on all the links after reading the post...To each his or her own I suppose....Now back to our subject...
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I'm Sorry...This Is More Of A Rant...Not So Much A Tip

September 21st 2006 04:07


This pisses me off. Granted, my own bias notwithstanding this company pisses me off and let me make ZERO mistake about that...nuff of the rant...These 254,000.00 per day retirees can kiss my everlovin ARSE! Enjoy!
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Gas Saving Tip #7...Does Oil Color Matter?

September 18th 2006 21:31
A very common misconception many people have is the belief that looking at the Color of an engine's oil is indicative of determining whether or not the oil is effective or needs changed out. Although an equal misconception is the 3,000 mile oil change interval, a lack of oil testing analysis leaves most stuck with somebody's recommended drain interval as what they must go by. The absence of an ability to test your own oil leaves most of us stuck with ancient ideas about oil drain intervals (either from the manufacturers or the Quick Lube types). The good news here is this is changing. It is a fact that changing your oil regularly as recommended will do more than simply save ya a little bit in gas money. It will save you a ton in engine wear problems and prolong the life of your engine.

The question becomes who to believe? I run into all sorts of folks who grew up with the concept of changing your oil every 3,000 miles PERIOD or EXCLAMATION POINT. No amount of science or information to the contrary shall change some of these people's minds. If my father was alive today, we'd argue this point I almost guarantee it! The quick lube industry and Big Oil feeds this concept. In fact, they BANK on it. There are many myths surrounding synthetic lubricants and oil change intervals.
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Gas Saving Tip #6

September 17th 2006 17:51
Let's see if the Gremlins are around today again shall we? Since a Gremlin can mean multiple things, perhaps we ought to do a basic today. Specifically, I'll give you a link today that shows you the top fuel efficient autos so far in 2006. It's interesting because some of these vehicles may suprise you. The link takes a while to load, but sit back, have a brew and check out the top rated fuel efficient cars for 2006. If in the market, do consider one of These.

As Always, Godspeed & Good luck!
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Gas Saving Tip #5

September 17th 2006 00:07
Well I had a post all done and posted and some kind of gremlin got to it..

Shit


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Gas Saving Tip #3

September 14th 2006 21:55
Wow! Finally off from the "day job" for the week and can get back to it here at fuelsavingadvice.com. I do however have some distractions. I know many readers here are not from the States and so this may be a relatively unknown phenomenon, but for a few days every mid September in this little burg I call home, the phrase LET 'ER BUCK is voiced by tens of thousands who swell this small town to 3-4 times it's normal size! The supposedly (or so they claim) world famous Pendleton Round-up's in Full Throat right now.......Yippy. Whatever. In my own little anti-Round-Up way, I'm taking great satisfaction in how the weather has turned ugly for this little drunkfest...Usually in the 80's or more this time of year and I see folks walking around in heavy coats and shivering....ahhh.... Sorry

Today I received my Amsoil Action News Magazine which is something we dealers get monthly as part of our $35.00 per year dealer packages. Although this month's edition was good-- (a hilarious story about a guy who switched to Amsoil's new Formula 4-Stroke Small Engine Oil (new in July), drained his old Amsoil out of his little push mower, put the plug back in and somehow got sidetracked doing something else and forgot to refill the oil reservoir. His wife in the meantime, loaned the mower out to a relative who mowed his lawn twice. The wife, so the story goes, also mowed their own lawn 3 times and they estimated at least five hours of run time occurred with whatever may have been left in the mower that didn't get fully drained. By the time the husband realized what had happened, he figured the motor was shot. He goes out and fills the oil reservoir and starts it up on the first pull. No worse for the wear....again....I digress....dammit!
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Gas Saving Tip #2

September 11th 2006 15:06
Yesterday the first earth-shattering gas saving tip was delivered to a rousing chorus of boos. Well not really I guess but I could hear those out there muttering such statements as "no sh#@ Sherlock," and "ya think?" I told you some of this stuff would be elementary because some of it is. Obviously there are some relatively unknown tricks and tips we'll also be discussing here.

To that end, I might as well throw ya a little known tip today to get those juices back to salavating at a reasonable level. This one I hadn't even heard about until about two years ago when talking with my sponsor of my home based business. Before I lay this seldom known gas saving tip on ya, I may need to establish some basics of gas formulation with ya. This will get a tich technical, but I'll dummy it down like only I know how.
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Gas Saving Tip #1

September 10th 2006 15:48
We established yesterday that the whole energy question was worth discussing and that the majority of us are to some degree concerned with it. To that end, we explored some of the more compelling reasons folks are interested. Specifically we identified the high cost of fuel and the environmental impact of global warming as two of the most decorated reasons folks are jazzed over the energy question.

Well it's time to get into the nuts and bolts shall we? Afterall that's what you came here for right? From here on out the blogs may get a bit shorter as I plan to attempt to offer ONE (1) Fuel saving tip per day. Yes there will be some discussion on them, but nevertheless how much can I talk about when I tell you to SLOW DOWN for Godsakes!
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Gas And The Economy

September 9th 2006 16:19
Yesterday we got the introductions and welcome out of the way...whew... and I said today we'd delve into the very question needing answered to determine whether or not this blog should even exist. Is this world in need of fuel conservation? Is the world's fuel supply dwindling? Do we care?

As you will come to learn with me I don't always answer questions in the order that I ask them. I'm quirky that way. Recent polls suggest that most of us are concerned about the whole energy question. This apparently crosses party lines and most tend to agree irregardless as to whether we agree on other hot topic issues. Whether you're a bleeding heart liberal or staunch conservative it appears that most think we've come to a crossroads regarding the energy question.
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New Blog....Introducing Fuelsavingadvice.com

September 8th 2006 16:44
Blogging, like anything in life, tends to have it's moments of definition that most of us don't quite get until long after the fact. We remember our first day of school. We recall our first kiss. We remember our first party and it's aftermath. We look back on these moments sometimes with fondness, other times with guilt. However, what all these moments have in common is that awkward start. Just getting going is sometimes the biggest, hardest step we take.

I manage a veritable plethora of blogs and everytime I head to the runway to take off for yet another wonderful flight, I hit that wall writers hate. How do we begin? We all know how important first impressions are right? So then why is this so bloody difficult no matter how many times I do it


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