Tips to Save Money on Gas
The cost of gasoline in already high and will continue to increase. This is a fact of life that cannot be avoided. Tips to save on fuel cost will help keep your budget in line and reduce your carbon footprint.
Keep your tires properly inflated. The savings in fuel may not be too significant but by simply keeping your proper tire pressure your tires will last longer. Most important though is that you are much safer on the road. Keep a tie gauge handy and check when fuelling up.
Telecommute is a very cost effective way to reduce transportation time. In the right kind of job you may not need to commute to work every day. Check with your employer to see if work can be done at home and save a trip or two per week.
Vehicle maintenance will allow your can to run smoothly which improves your gas mileage. Change your oil regularly, replace that air filter and get tune-ups when scheduled. A well maintaned vehicle will save on gas.
Avoid rush hour and busy traffic peaks as stop and go traffic , long idling time or worse a traffic jam will eat up gas. You can change your shopping and errand schedules to match traffic patterns and maybe change your work commute time to avoid the rush hour.
Remove extra weight from your car. Check the trunk and remove what your don’t need. Your car take more energy to get up to speed and drags with every extra pound.
Driving Slower increases your miles per gallon this saving on fuel. I find speeding will not necessarily get you there sooner with traffic light timings and/or a minute or two extra is a small price to pay for fuel economy. When driving accelerate slowly and use the brakes as little as safety permits. The cruise control is a good feature to save fuel.
Fill it up but don’t overfill or top up. Gas might spill out when filling spout is filled. Look for best gas prices. Many stations have discounts or coupons at the pump.
Park in a cool place as gas will evaporate in a hot car. Find some shade or use the garage. Park a block or two further away from work for cheaper parking fees and walking will save you.
Walk the kids to school instead of driving. A quick errand close to home might be better as a walk instead of a drive.
Consider cycling .If you live close to work, cycle the commute. The exercise will keep you healthy. When planning to relocate, consider living closer to work and save more on commuting.
Plan your driving. The best route to a from your destination can save gas and group your errand runs together to avoid extra milage.
Carpool, public transit and “Park and Ride” are great alternatives to consider for your trips to work. Less mileage.. Less Gas consumed
Go lighter on your next car purchase and get a more fuel efficent vehicle.
