Thursday, January 30, 2014

How to Save Gas Money




Remember those days when gas prices were less than $1 per gallon? Some of us might. Prices have definitely gone up throughout the years and they are most likely going to keep going up. The money we spend on gas each week adds up, so we’d thought we’d provide you with some simple gas saving tips. Some of these might surprise you!

Step 1. Go on -- enjoy your air conditioner on the highway. Consumer Reports says that AC's gas-guzzling reputation is undeserved. And, at higher speeds, opening the windows or sunroof can hurt on gas miles by increasing drag.

Step 2. Don't fill up your tank until you're practically on empty; the less fuel you're toting, the lighter your car, and the more you will save on gas.

Step 3. After filling up your car, turn the nozzle upside down before you remove it from your tank. You'll get another half a cup of gas that's stuck in the hose that will save on gas.

Step 4. Tighten your gas cap after filling up so you don't let any precious fuel evaporate. Try to park in the shade. This will also help save on gas by preventing evaporation.

Step 5. Put your car in overdrive for highway driving. It lowers your RPM, or revolutions per minute, which saves you gas money. Check your owner's manual for the recommended speed at which you may use overdrive. If you're due for new tires, get radials; they improve gas miles by two or three percent saving you gas money.

These are just a few steps that you could take to help stretch your money. For more, visit the link below!
Content Credit: Star Tech European Blog:   http://bit.ly/1fxV8s3

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