Save at the Gas Station

Here are some gas money-saving tips:

• Avoid fast starts and stops;
• Avoid idling your engine for long periods of time. This not only uses up gas, but is one of the major sources of air pollution;
• Drive on paved roads. Avoid dirt or gravel roads which can sometimes use up 20% to 30% more gas;
• Keep your windows closed at high speeds. Open windows cause additional drag which eats up more gas;
• Use you’re A/C sparingly. Use the fan to circulate cool air instead;
• Don’t rev the engine before you turn off your vehicle. It wastes gas;
• Accelerating while going up a hill uses more gas. Try to speed up before you encounter hills;
• Remove all unnecessary items from the car and trunk. Pulling that extra weight required more gas;
• Avoid long warm-ups. You don’t need to warm up most new vehicles for them to run properly;
• Buy gas during the coolest time of the day, when it’s the densest;
• Don’t top off your tank. Like a glass of milk full to the brim, some of it is bound to be spilled and wasted;
• Don’t buy the most expensive gasoline. Check your owner’s manual for the recommended grade;
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