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Tips for Saving Gas

You can drive and save monry at the same time!

Spring weather makes you want to drive to the country for a barbecue. But if you're trying to save money on gasoline, you will probably think twice. Below are some simple changes you can make to get better gas mileage.
Slow down
  Driving 90 kilometers per hour gives you around 21 percent better mileage than driving 110.
Drive smart
  Don't stop and start your car too quickly. When you see a red light, slow down as you approach it. When the light turns green, pull away slowly.
The results: a 5 Io 33 percent gas savings.
Keep it dean
  Keep everything under the hood of your car clean and working well. Dirty parts can increase gasoline usage by as much as 40 percent.
Stay cool
  in hot climates, choose light-colored cars, which throw back the heat, Parking in the shade will also prevent gasoline evaporation caused by heat.
Shut it off
  Turn the engine off if you stop anywhere for more than a minute. Running it when you don't need to increases gas usage by up to 19 percent.
Walk or ride
  For short trips, ride your bike or walk, Along with saving gas, it's a much better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!

Word Bank
gasoline(n) 汽油
  I need to fill up the car with gasoline before I get to work.
kilometer(n）千米
  Since she lives less than two kilometers away．Sarah walks to school every day．
usage(n) 用量；使用
  Cut back on your electricity usage and you'll save money each month．
engine(n) 发动机
  Tony left the car engine running too long and now wc are out ot gas!

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mileage(n)（燃料）行驶英里数
hood （n) 车盖
evaporation(n)蒸发；消散