By: Pete
Lance
Gas prices are getting more and more ridiculous. And it’s going to
keep increasing with no limit in sight! For the new car owners out
there, do you know that a gallon of unleaded gasoline used to cost
only $1.25?
Therefore, it is becoming more and more important to maximize your
money and save at the gas station.
So here we have compiled 10 best tips to help you get the most out
of your dollar!
Tip 1: Shop Around This is the advice that you can
apply anytime you buy anything. Always shop around. You can get a
cheaper price for your favorite brand, and probably a yet cheaper
price for a different brand.
Tip 2: Use a Gasoline Credit Card Gasoline credit
cards are great! They can save you 5% – 10% off your gasoline purchase.
Tip 3: Buy Gasoline When the Weather is Cool Gasoline
is denser in cooler temperatures, such as in the morning or at night.
Gas stations measure volume, not density, so you'll be getting more
solid fuel than vapors, thus improving your overall gas mileage.
Tip 4: Avoid Gas Stations That Just Refilled Their
Tanks When underground tanks are refilled, particles at the bottom
of the tank get stirred up, and when these particles get into your
gasoline tank, they affect the fuel efficiency of your car.
Tip 5: Don’t Top Off The gas pump needs time to draw
out the full amount of gas, so When you purchase a bit of gas the
station, you get short bursts of fuel that you'll probably pay extra
for. You should refill your tank when you have less than half a talk
left or when you find a price that is so low you cannot afford to
miss it.
Tip 6: Don’t Use High Octane Gas Most cars nowadays
are built to run on regular unleaded gas. Purchasing higher octane
gas is simply a waste of money. Octane measures how hard it is to
ignite gas, not the quality of the gas, so getting higher octane gas
will not improve fuel efficiency. You should only get these more expensive
gases when your engine pings, knocks or rattles.
Tip 7: Pump Your Own Gas It's cheaper to pump your
own gas at the self-serve stations rather than using the full-serve
pumps. Full-serve gasoline naturally costs more.
Tip 8: Lessen the Use of Air-Conditioning This tip
is simple enough. Air-conditioning uses electricity, and they can
reduce fuel economy by up to 20%. It's advisable to use the air ventilation
system instead.
Tip 9: Plan Your Trip You can avoid unnecessary driving
by planning your trip before hand, and of course that saves you money
on gas consumption.
Tip 10: Purchase Vehicles
That Get Good Mileage This is probably one of the best tips anybody
can give on saving money at the gas pump. It's always better to purchase
vehicles that get good gas mileage. Check with your car dealer about
cars that have better fuel economy.
Also Truck Bed Covers help save money
on gas if you own a truck.
One last tip: Check out our gas
saver selection of aftermarket truck accessories that will help
reduce your gas mileage.
About the Author: Pete Lance is the founder of http://www.USGasTracker.org,
a premier company which helps the consumer save money on gasoline.
Thousands of gas stations across the nation are tracked daily to guarantee
the lowest prices on gasoline anywhere in the United States. Article
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/
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