Gas Pumps

How to Get More for Your Money at the Gas Pump

Gas prices have been spiraling out of control for months, and
there is no end in sight. Increased gas prices do not just hit
you when you fill up your tank though. Just think about it for a
minute and you will realize how many other ways rising oil and
gas prices will cost you. The price of airline travel and
shipping services are likely to rise, as is the cost of many
other goods as retailers are forced to pay more for delivery.

You may even see your property taxes increase as towns have to
pay more to keep their police cars, fire engines, and garbage
trucks on the road.

During times like these it is important to get as much bang for
you buck at the gas pump as possible.

So how can you save money on gas?

While there is little you can do about the market price of a
barrel of oil, there are ways to keep down your own personal
costs at the gas pump. Here are some suggestions: Don’t pay
extra for premium gas if you don’t need it. Consult your owners
manual and stick to the recommended octane. Most cars run just
fine on regular unleaded gas and you will get no extra
performance by using premium gas.

Shop around. Keep a watchful eye and you’ll be surprised at how
much prices can vary from one gas station to the next. I’ve seen
differences of eight to ten cents per gallon between gas
stations directly across the street from one another. Seems like
a small difference but it adds up over time.

Schedule your errands to minimize drive time, or if possible
walk.

Travel light. Keeping your car and backseat loaded down wastes
fuel as it requires more energy to move a heavier car. Take only
the essentials (a spare tire, first-aid kit, jumper cables,
etc.) with you.

Slow down. The faster you drive the fewer the miles you will get
per gallon. Drive steady. Avoid quick stops and accelerations
that waste fuel. Anticipate braking ahead of time and ease onto
the gas pedal rather than flooring it.

Maintenance is key. Keeping your engine tuned and tires inflated
can make a difference in your fuel consumption. Under-inflated
tires create drag which causes the engine to use more energy to
propel the car. Plus, it is unsafe to drive on tires that have
too little or too air in them.

If you are in the market for a new car, consider models that are
more fuel efficient. Use the air conditioner judiciously. There
are two schools of thought on this one. The first says you will
burn less fuel with the windows down and the AC off. The second
says that driving with the windows open creates drag, which
wastes more fuel than would be used if the AC was on and the
windows up.

So which one is true? Well…both of them really. The car will
consume more fuel with the air conditioner on and the windows
down, up to about 45-50 miles per hour. As you drive faster, the
drag caused my the open windows will actually cause high fuel
consumption.

So the rule of thumb is this: keep the AC off and the windows
down when you are cruising around town and on city streets. Once
you reach the highway or about 50 mph, roll up the windows and
turn the on the AC.

Using these tips will help you save money on gas. While you may
not notice a huge difference with each fill up, the savings will
compound with each fresh tank

About the Author

Mike Collins is the author of Saving 101, the educational eBook
available at http://www.saving-money-and-living-debt-free.com

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