5 Ways to Stop Getting Hosed at the Gas Pump
Each year gas prices reach record highs and it's become an
incredible financial burden for consumers. In order to combat
this, here are five tips that will help you save both gas and
cash.
1. Washing and waxing your car not only makes the vehicle look
better; it also improves aerodynamics, which in turn benefits
your fuel economy. Gas stations that also have a car wash will
sometimes offer coupons good towards money-off at the car wash.
This is done as an incentive to get you to refuel at their
station. Little do they know that in doing so they are saving
you money at the pump. Keep your eyes open for bargains such as
these and you can easily reduce the drag on your vehicle and
increase your fuel efficiency.
2. When parking your car try to position it so that you can pull
out of the space in forward gear rather than reverse. As
incredible as it may seem going in reverse actually uses more
gas than going forward.
3. In situations where it is practical, you would do better to
travel to your destination via a highway, rather than taking
city streets. By being able to travel at a constant speed your
car will operate much more effectively than it would when
traveling through the constant stop-and-go of city driving.
4. While driving, don't rest your left foot on either the brake
or the clutch. Applying even the slightest bit of pressure will
cause your vehicle to use more fuel. This practice also causes
your car's equipment to wear down sooner.
5. As soon as your vehicle reaches a high enough speed you
should make use of the overdrive gears. Using overdrive will
conserve gas and minimize engine wear by allowing your vehicle's
engine speed to decrease. Consult your owner's manual for more
information on this feature and how best to use it.
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The preceding tips were excerpted from the ebook Gas Station
Savings. Visit http://www.gasstationsavings.com to learn more,
such as how your dog is adding to your fuel expenses and how
reading a book or solving a crossword puzzle save you at the
pump.