Here are some wonderful tips on getting the lowest prices at the pump in your local area and other great tips on saving fuel.
Hey…every bit helps!
***Find the Cheapest Place in Your Area to Fuel Up!
Here are a few websites you can visit that will show you where the cheapest place to pump your gas…- GasBuddy.com
- FuelMeUp.com
- Automotive.com
And here are a couple of apps for the smart phones – same thing, you can check where to fuel up for the cheapest amount.
- TripTik
- Cheap Gas!
(Source: CNBC)
Some Driving Tips to Save Gas and Money ~
***Drive within Reason
***Drive within Reason
“Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.” (Source: US Dept. of Energy)Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.15–$1.01/gallon
***Observe the Speed Limit “While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas.
Observing the speed limit is also safer.” (Source: US Dept. of Energy)
Fuel Economy Benefit: 7–23% Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.21–$0.71/gallon
***Remove Excess Weight“Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones. An extra 100 lbs in the trunk reduces a typical car's fuel economy by 1-2 percent.” (Source: US Dept. of Energy) Fuel Economy Benefit: 1–2%/100 lbsEquivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.03–$0.06/gallon
***Avoid Excessive Idling“Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines.” (Source: US Dept. of Energy)
***Use Cruise Control“Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.” (Source: US Dept. of Energy)
***Use Overdrive Gears“When you use overdrive gearing, your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces engine wear.
***Car Pooling!Don’t forget we can share rides with our colleagues and friends. And also consider telecommuting if your work allows for it. (working from home). Take advantage of the internet and let the power of social media “do the driving!” I myself have been doing less driving and more networking via internet. Great way to save on fuel.
***Choosing A More Efficient Car “Selecting which vehicle to purchase is the most important fuel economy decision you'll make.
The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 30 MPG amounts to $768 per year (assuming 15,000 miles of driving annually and a fuel cost of $3.07)."
That's $3,840 extra in fuel costs over five years! (Source: US Dept. of Energy)
Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $3.07/gallon.” (Source: US Dept. of Energy)
Note: Gas Prices Are Expected to Rise (maybe to $5.00) so these tips may be worth noting and bookmarking!
Wow! When you see the saving translated into dollars….. It does make “cents”!
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Beware! If you decide to pump your gas at a station that seems like a discount but charges a "service fee" for using a debit card... Then Pay Cash! And avoid the extra charges! Otherwise...when you add up the charges...their gas is no longer a discount. You need to pay cash if you are wanting to take advantage of their lower price.
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