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Don’t Fall for These Common Car & Gas Myths!
ONE || Fuel additives increase the miles-per-gallon.
TWO || Older cars have poorer fuel economy than newer or new ones.
THREE || Maintaining a half-full or nearly full tank maximizes fuel economy.
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FOUR || Driving with the tailgate down assists a truck's fuel efficiency.
FIVE || Premium gas is superior to regular.
SIX || Generic or off-brand gas is less efficient & hinders engine performance.
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SEVEN || Premium gas guarantees a greater number of miles to the gallon.
EIGHT || Fuel is cheaper in the morning!
NINE || Fuel is cheaper at night!
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ELEVEN || Four new tires installed at once are needed to maximize the car's performance.
TWLEVE || Oil changes are necessary every 5,000 miles.
THIRTEEN || Never fuel-up when the gas station's gas truck is replenishing the pump supply.
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FOURTEEN || There's an advantage to refueling when your tank reaches half-full.
FIFTEEN || Filling your gas task on the highest speed trigger is bad for fuel efficiency.
SIXTEEN || Refueling in the morning is cheaper than in the evening & vice versa!
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SEVENTEEN || Filling your gas tank on the slowest trigger allows for greater fuel economy.
EIGHTEEN || Cell phone usage while refueling can spark a fire.
NINETEEN || Maintaining a full gas tank prevents evaporation.
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TWENTY || Shifting into neutral at stop signs & traffic lights slows the rate of fuel consumption.
TWENTY-ONE || Topped-off tanks yield greater miles-per-gallon performance.
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TWENTY-TWO || Sugar is the mercenary of gas tanks. It's just not true.
TWENTY-THREE || Driving until a car's gas light activates is detrimental to engine performance.
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