Author by : Reginald Sinevet

1. Shop around for a lower price, but don’t go miles out of your way to get the best price. When traveling a long distance to save a few pennies, you end up spending more on car driving expenses (AAA estimates that it costs 51.7 cents a mile to drive a car in 2003 while the IRS allows a deduction of 36 cents a mile) than you end up saving with the lower gas price.

2. To find the least expensive gas in your local area, don’t drive around looking. Hit the Internet. Sites like gasbuddy.com will let you find the lowest gas price without leaving your driveway.

3. It’s best to purchase gas from a station that is busy. Gas that sits in tanks for long periods can get contaminated and lower its effectiveness. Fresh gas is less likely to be contaminated ensuring you get the most power for your dollar.

4. Avoid purchasing gas from a station that has just had a truck fill the station’s underground tanks. Filling up the station tanks will stir up particles from the bottom of the tank which can clog your fuel filter and make your car run less efficiently.

5. Purchase your gasoline in the early morning or at night when it is cold outside. Gas becomes denser in cooler temperatures. Since gas pumps only measure the volume of fuel – not the density – you’ll get better overall gas mileage for your money by purchasing fuel when it’s cool outside rather than in the heat of the day.

6. Take the time to check your car’s tire pressure each month (purchase a good-quality dial-type gauge for yourself — pencil-style gauges and the ones mounted on the air hose are unreliable according to federal surveys). Under inflated tires reduce fuel efficiency by 2% for every pound they are under inflated. Under inflation also causes premature tire wear giving your tires a shorter use life.

7. Be sure to use your owner’s manual for the correct tire pressure. The pressure printed on the sidewall of the tire indicates how much the tire will safely hold and should not be used since it has no connection to how much air should be in the tire for routine use.

8. Check your tire pressure when it is cool outside. A good time is in the morning after the car has rested overnight. Driving only a few miles to a gas station will build heat in the tire and can increase the pressure enough to give a false reading.

9. Drive at the speed limit. Cars use about 20% more fuel driving at 70 miles per hour than they do at 55 miles per hour.

10. Avoid driving fast in low gears. Driving at high speeds in the improper gear can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 40%.

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Author by : Robin Grant

Seven Gas Saving Tips: beating the gas pump blues

How to find cheap gas and get better gas mileage This summer, travelers can expect more pain at the pump. Gas prices are up – and many travelers are taking note. Long, aimless summer road trips are no longer the cheap way to get away from it all like they were back in the day. But don’t let the $3+ prices get in the way of your summer fun. There are plenty of ways to save money on gas and finding ways to squeeze the most out of your travel budget is really up to you. Luckily, we’re here to help as best we can with a slew of information related to how to find cheap gas, getting better gas mileage and other gas saving tips.

Driving and gas saving tips to get better gas mileage, find cheap gas prices and save money:

1. First and most importantly, consult Gas Buddy to find cheap gas in your area. Gas Buddy is a site dedicated to compiling current gas prices at stations around the country. You can look up any city to find the cheapest stations. Obviously, saving 25 cents a gallon is not like winning the lottery, but it could translate into a cover charge at a club, lunch on the road, a travel guidebook, museum admission or a few bottles of sun block. Hey – a penny saved is a penny earned right?

2. Drive the speed limit, no matter how dorky you feel. The faster you drive the more gas your car uses. Plus, the slower you drive, the more roadside scenery you can enjoy!

3. Drive smoothly. Jerky starts, tailgating, sudden stops and erratic lane changing eat up fuel quickly. They also increase the likelihood of unwanted beverage spillage and road rage

4. Get regular maintenance on your car. Keeping the engine tuned and changing the oil and air filters regularly will help your car run efficiently and save you money in the long run. A happy car equals happy traveling and better gas mileage. 5. Reduce “drag” during long drives. Open windows, bulky car-top containers, open sunroofs and excess junk in the trunk mean your car has to work harder to run, especially when you’re driving on the highway.

6. Only use air conditioning when you really need it. Dress in shorts and a tank top to keep cool, drink cold water and you can handle sweating a little bit.

7. Don’t fork over the extra cash for higher grade gasoline if your car doesn’t require it. Check your owner’s manual to find out what’s best for your car

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