Saving Money on Gas
Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
by Nikki Willhite
Nikki Willhite
Many people will be doing a lot more driving this summer. Here are some tips to help you make the most of every bit of gas that you buy.
- Don't spend extra money on super high octane gas if your car doesn't need it. Read your owner's manual, or call the dealer.
- Don't bother to warm up your car. Just start out slow.
for those tune-ups.
- Keep your tires properly inflated.
- Drive smoothly, avoid rapid acceleration and braking.
- Drive at a moderate speed, and in high gear.
- Use cruise control on the open road, when safe.
- Take advantage of downward slopes to build momentum for when you go up again.
- Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. You will burn more gas.
- Make your car as aerodynamic as possible. Remove car accessories like bike and luggage
racks when you are not using them, and keep your windows rolled up.
- When you are not in traffic, and have to wait for more than one minute, turn off the engine.
About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money! Article first published at www.allthingsfrugal.com
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