In a recent poll from Protcye nearly everyone in America wants to put everything from the kitchen sink into there vehicle. Polls state that the majority of the people wanted a fridge, a bathroom, and even a coffee-machine in there vehicle for those early morning starts.

Then nearly 45% of the American public would like to have a iPod docking station, and full plasma screen with connection to a game console (ie:xbox,playstation) with full surround sound attached as well. Also the “drinkers” out there would also enjoy a fully stocked bar in which they could get any alcoholic drink they wanted.

Another 15% of the American people also wanted to equip there already stupidly stocked vehicle, also with “heated floor-mats”. Honestly does anyone really need to put “heated floor-mats” into there vehicle? How much money do people have to throw away for stupid additions to there vehicle?

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1. Keep your foot out of the floor
One of the easiest things you can do is slow down. The faster you drive on your daily commute the more gas you burn so slow down and drive the speed limit. Don’t believe me drive the speed limit for a week on a full tank see how much gas you use. Now drive at your normal rate of speed racer for a week on a full tank and see how much you use.

2. Air in tires is good
Having the recommended pressure in your tires can save you some cash also. Tires lose air due to time (about 1 psi per month) and temperature (1 psi for every 10 degree drop). Less air means more tire surface on the ground which means more resistance. More resistance means more work to keep them rolling causing less mpg. Check your tires most of them will tell you the recommended pressure right on the tire

3. Check your air filter
Dirty air filter can be a fuel economy killer. A dirty filter will restrict the air flow to your engine which hurts your cars performance thus hurting the fuel economy of your vehicle. You can check your filter easily by pulling it out and holding it up to the sun. If you cant see light through it its time to replace. A K&N or any other brand of reusable cotton based replacement filter is another great option. You clean them rather then replace them and they increase your cars performance and fuel economy.

4. You’re not at the track quit acting like it
Accelerating at a normal pace not putting the foot in the floor at every light will save you a ton of gas in the long run. Quick start’s use more gas so if you drive an automatic just take off normal and you’ll be fine. If you drive a stick shift early to keep the rpm’s down. Anticipate stops. Speeding up quickly then slowing down quickly is a waste of gas especially in city traffic.

5. Sweat a little
Turn the A/C off and roll down the windows and enjoy the breeze while in town to save gas. While on the highway keep the A/C on because the wind resistance from the open windows will cost as much on gas and the A/C does.

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In the past technology was something that many of us wished we understood and all of us wanted to have. Now it seems that everyone in a household has their own computers or iPods that can be customized to look the way they want and do all of the things they want it to do (or at least most of them).

BMW understands the consumers desire to customize everything and they are making this possible for their new and highly criticized iDrive system. Users will be able to choose different color schemes as well as screensavers for the graphical user interface – but more importantly they will be able to adjust the engine boost levels and transmission shift points – which will help consumers to increase the fuel economy.

If you happen to share a car with your spouse you will still be able to enjoy your personal customization. The car will know who is driving and will remember the setting when the specific key fob is being used. It is true that it sounds a bit confusing – but the good thing is any changes made can be done through a web enabled computer – which we are hoping will make things a bit easier. There are still dozens of more features for the new iDrive which you can look at here.

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Post tags: engine levels, fuel economy, idrive, interface

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