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how to save gas on a 2000 pontiac?

i recall this is a stupid question and there are answers out there but what are other ways to save more on gas
its a 2000 pontiac bonneville sle any other tips as opposed to of driving slower and lowering trunk capacity and air filter


The pattern of car isn't as important as two major factors:
1) driving habits
2) maintenance

And...rather than copy-and-paste a whole bundle, or repeat what some other folks have said, I'll provide a few links below. I'll try to put them in order of interest and/or ease of reading...

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

I always pay attention to talk about people with manual transmissions save more gas than people with automatic cars. I have the old school directions. Not this new stuff where there is no clutch. I have a clutch on mine the old school stick shift. Anyway, I've been trying to save gas. Do I burn more gas in a higher outfit or a lower gear. Where should I keep the RPM's when I'm driving in the higher or lower gear at that as well? Example. It redlines at 9000 RPMS. I'm distressing to save gas. Should I have it halfway driving in that particular gear, and should I be driving in a high or low gear so I don't burn as much gas?


HIgher, slash gears use more RPM's making the engine work harder.

What are some of the best ways to save gas while driving?

What can I do to my 2001 Camry to succour save gas, including after-market parts?


Some of the simplest things you can do are: keep solely tire air pressure, keep air filters clean, tune-up (spark plugs and wires in well-proportioned condition), don't accelerate and slow down a lot (try using cruise control more often), no jack rabbit starts (irritable acceleration makes a huge difference in MPG).

Two mild after-market mods are short-air intake (or arctic-air intake) and exhaust headers. These also make the car feel more powerful but they may also make the car louder (it made my Civic louder).

Save on gas!

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