Saving Money on Gas

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS

No matter what kind of car drive, gas is expensive. We detail what you can do on and off the road so that you save at the pump!

-- Are your tires properly inflated? Not only will improperly inflated tires cause wear and tear on your tread, you will also end up wasting gas. When checking the inflation, make sure that the balance and alignment of your tires is also accurate.

-- Get your car services for routine maintenance and engine tune-ups twice a year.

-- If you have junk in your car, get rid of it. Any excess weight can weigh your car down causing your vehicle to burn more gas that it should be.

-- When filling your car up, use the lowest grade (octane) gas.

-- It has become common practice for gas stations to charge extra for using your credit card. If this is the case, either use a different gas stations where you can use a credit card without incurring any additional fees, or pay in cash!

-- Never fill your car up to the top (top-off). When you do this, you lose gas a result of the gasoline spilling over the top.

-- Be a conservative driver. This means that you avoid flooring it as soon as the light is green. Also, try and not rev your engine. Doing so will only waste gas.

-- Avoid driving fast. Dive at a slow, steady pace. An important tip to note is that if you avoid driving the ten mile cushion, and stick to actual the speed zone, you can save a nice amount of money per gallon!

-- Try and not warm your car up during the cold weather for an excessive amount of time. You really should not warm the car up or more than 3-4 minutes on average. Anything more than that is going to result in the wasting of gas.

-- Never drive with your left on the rested on the brake. The lightest amount of pressure you put will cause resistance with the engine needing more gas. Also, resting your foot on the beak will also cause un-needed wear and tear on your breaks.

-- Upon filling your car up with gas, make sure your gas cup is secure. Even if it is only a little loose, you run the risk of gas evaporating!

-- Look to buy a car that is fuel efficient.

-- When using air conditioning to stay cool, don't have your windows open. Also, if you are stuck in traffic, keep your windows open and turn the air conditioning off.

-- At the conclusion of the winter season, take your snow tires off if you use them. These types of tires are heavier, resulting in the use of more gas.