Fuel consumption trip computers are now commonplace in many automobiles, trucks and recreational vehicles, but are they accurate? Do they really display the actual miles per gallon that you have been achieving? Well, yes and no.  The auto industry’s O.E.M. standard on-board computer display is not a scientific measuring device.  Some of its input data comes from
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While gas prices have dropped recently (in October and November) from the rates we saw earlier this year (in July and August), it still pays to drive efficiently. And, of course, it always pays to drive safely and comfortably. Here are more tips regarding driving, mileage and fuel: Driving and Mileage Keep your gas tank
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By Bob Difley It was good news when Mercedes Benz announced that they are building three new SUVs with the new wave of diesel engines that use low-sulfur diesel fuel (the cleanest burning diesels in history). Though diesel fuel now costs more than gasoline, it can get up to 33% more miles per gallon and
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