Ways to Save on Gas

This is a practical fill-in-the-blank quiz with 13 questions, each one a tip for spending less money on gas.

You complete the missing word in advice like Replace the air filter. A ___ air filter may cost you as much as 10% in fuel economy. so you pick up real driving habits while you play.

One tip surprises most drivers: if you are going to sit parked for at least 30 seconds, it is cheaper to switch the engine off, since restarting it uses about the same fuel as just half a minute of idling.

Recommended level: beginner.

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Question 1

Think ahead. For example, ___ before a hill, not while driving uphill.

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Lighten up your car. Every extra 100 ___ may reduce your car's fuel economy by 2%25.

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Don't waste money on ___ gasoline if the car manufacturer doesn't require it.

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Replace the air filter. A ___ air filter may cost you as much as 10%25 in fuel economy.

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Don't warm up the engine for too long. One ___ is plenty for most cars even when it's very cold outside.

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When idling, cool down the automatic transmission by putting it in ___ .

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Don't tailgate. Tailgating means frequent breaking and accelerations which ___ . It's also very unsafe.

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Don't push the gas pedal too hard. Hard acceleration and frequent braking are some of the biggest ___ .

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Keep the tire pressure at the maximum recommended by the manufacturer. ___ tires cause additional drag on your car and reduce fuel economy.

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Remove ___ if you don't need it. You may improve your fuel economy by 5%25.

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If you park for at least 30 seconds, ___ the engine. Restarting the engine costs about as much as 30 seconds of idling.

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Don't speed. An extra 20 mph beyond ___ mph may cost you as much as 20%25 in fuel economy.

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A ___ car doesn't get as hot from the sun as a dark car during the summer. That means less work for the AC and less fuel costs for you.

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