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Save Gas – By Checking Petrol Prices on the Internet

Before you waste time and fuel driving around looking for cheap gas, here are some great ways to make some real savings on your gasoline bills.

What makes many SUV drivers think they are in a performance car?

I’ve seen more near fatal crashes and fatal crashes (mainly on police chases) than any other vehicle. On the road, I’ve seen more SUV’s and minivans speeding and other forms of aggressive driving, when these types of vehicles are the least roadworthy when it comes to handling and most likely to roll over. Why is [...]

What is the difference between a 4WD SUV and a 4×4?

Is there any difference? I called a rental car to rent a 4WD SUV and they said,"Do you mean a 4×4?" I thought they were the same thing. Also, bonus points to someone who can tell me what the numbers signify. I know one of them tells you if it is a 2WD or 4WD, [...]

Do you save more gas in a higher gear or a lower gear?

I always hear people claim that folks with manual transmissions on their cars save more gas than drivers with automatic cars. I have an old fashioned manual gearbox. Not this new stuff where there is no clutch. I have a foot-operated manual clutch on my car with a stock-standard four-on-the-floor stick shift gear change lever. [...]