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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Drive Gently
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No, we’re not telling you not to stop. But, if you find yourself braking hard frequently, you’re probably not looking down the road far enough to anticipate what’s coming, or you’re trying to drive faster than traffic’s going to let you. Chill out and coast your way to savings.
And, of course, speed costs. For every mile an hour over 55 you travel on the highway, your fuel economy goes down by 2%. Drive Gently
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Run on Regular
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*The exception: Is your car turbo- or supercharged? Stick with the manufacturer’s recommended fuel grade. Run on Regular
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Keep that Clunker
Remember, the biggest new-vehicle expense is depreciation. When you put tags on your new baby, its value starts to tumble — often faster than you’re paying it off on the loan.
Think your ride is going to last? See if it’s one of our 10 Cars that Refuse to Die Keep that Clunker
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Lighten Your Load
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An extra 100 pounds in your trunk can lower your gas mileage by 2%, and luggage on a roof rack can decrease your gas mileage by 5%, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
If you can take your roof rack’s crossbars off when you’re not using them, do that, too. Lighten Your Load
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Don't Drive
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Even if the transit option takes more time, remember that when you’re not driving you can stay in touch with the office by phone or hand-held device safely.
Or, see if you can telecommute. .
You’ll save wear and tear on your car — and your psyche. Don't Drive
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Don't Skimp on Maintenance
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You can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3 % just by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure (look for the PSI values in your owner’s manual or on the door jamb — not on the tire).
And if the “check engine” light comes on — particularly if it’s blinking — remember that a car that has an emissions problem is likely also wasting gasoline. Don't Skimp on Maintenance
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Travel Off-Peak
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Fly on Tuesday
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Save $50 a Day, 2011: Transportation and Travel
Procrastination Pays
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In early January, for example, two people heading from New York to Dublin could get a package with two plane tickets and four nights at the three-star Regency Hotel for $1,449 if they booked by mid January for an April trip. But if the couple could take off before late February, the cost would drop to $1,189. Procrastination Pays






