Let's face it, gasoline prices are going up every single day but even with those increases, there are steps you can take to help you save some money when you visit the gas pumps.
Your gas will go further if you follow the tips below.
• Plan your errands for one day each week.
Take an extra five minutes before you leave your house to make a list and map out where you need to go.
This will prevent you from driving in circles or having to backtrack.
• With every other fill up, check the air pressure in your tires.
Every time you stop to get gas, check the air pressure in your tires.
It might take a couple of extra minutes, but if your tires are not inflated to the correct psi that is required you can lose up to 1 mpg of gas.
That amount can really add up over time.
(You can find the required psi for your tires in your owner's manual) • Don't use the high octane gas unless the manufacturer says you should.
If you use high octane gas, you really won't see a difference in the performance of your car; the difference will only be in your wallet.
Personally, I buy my gas at Wal-Mart because not only are they normally the cheaper in price, they also offer an additional $.
03 discount if you use a Wal-Mart gift card.
Grocery stores have also started offering "gas points" to use at the pumps to save up to $.
15 per gallon.
• Use your cruise control.
If you are driving a lot on the highway, set your cruise control.
This allows you to maintain a constant speed while driving and prevents braking and accelerating.
Also avoid quick acceleration or hard braking.
You can do this by staying at least one car length behind the car in front of you.
Do this not only for safety, but to keep from slamming on the brakes in case the person in front suddenly has to stop.
• Slow down.
Don't drive so fast that you have to speed.
Leave earlier if you need to but if you drive 55 mph rather than 65 mph your fuel economy can be increased by as many as two miles per gallon.
We all want to save a little money and the gas pumps can be a great place to start! Drive safely and enjoy your savings!
Your gas will go further if you follow the tips below.
• Plan your errands for one day each week.
Take an extra five minutes before you leave your house to make a list and map out where you need to go.
This will prevent you from driving in circles or having to backtrack.
• With every other fill up, check the air pressure in your tires.
Every time you stop to get gas, check the air pressure in your tires.
It might take a couple of extra minutes, but if your tires are not inflated to the correct psi that is required you can lose up to 1 mpg of gas.
That amount can really add up over time.
(You can find the required psi for your tires in your owner's manual) • Don't use the high octane gas unless the manufacturer says you should.
If you use high octane gas, you really won't see a difference in the performance of your car; the difference will only be in your wallet.
Personally, I buy my gas at Wal-Mart because not only are they normally the cheaper in price, they also offer an additional $.
03 discount if you use a Wal-Mart gift card.
Grocery stores have also started offering "gas points" to use at the pumps to save up to $.
15 per gallon.
• Use your cruise control.
If you are driving a lot on the highway, set your cruise control.
This allows you to maintain a constant speed while driving and prevents braking and accelerating.
Also avoid quick acceleration or hard braking.
You can do this by staying at least one car length behind the car in front of you.
Do this not only for safety, but to keep from slamming on the brakes in case the person in front suddenly has to stop.
• Slow down.
Don't drive so fast that you have to speed.
Leave earlier if you need to but if you drive 55 mph rather than 65 mph your fuel economy can be increased by as many as two miles per gallon.
We all want to save a little money and the gas pumps can be a great place to start! Drive safely and enjoy your savings!