Save Money on Gas with
these 5 Habits
Your driving habits and vehicle
maintenance (or lack of maintenance) can impact your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
Here are a few tips for saving fuel and funds:
- Air
up! Check the air pressure in your tires weekly and top them off if
they’re low. It takes just a few minutes and can save you about $75 each
year in gas.
- Slow
up! The best gas mileage is usually achieved at speeds below 60 miles
per hour. Slowing down just a little from 65 mph to 60 mph can save around
20 cents per gallon!
- Show up! (Late or not at all.) Sitting in traffic wastes gasoline. If
possible arrange your work schedule to avoid commuting during rush hour
or telecommute a couple of days each week.
- Smarten
up! Let gas mileage be the #1 priority on your new car shopping
list. The U.S. Department of
Energy’s website has good information on fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Give
up! Driving that is…Car pool, try a motorcycle, walk, bike, or take
the bus. You may also get a discount on car insurance in addition to
saving a lot of money on gas
Gas prices continue to rise,
taking a bigger and bigger chunk out of every family’s budget. The good news is
that making a few simple changes result in significant savings.
