Top 11 Fuel Saving Tips That Will Save You Money On Gas

Fuel for your car can be so expensive!  Everyone needs fuel saving tips and to learn to save money on gas so they don’t waste money!

We drive a lot.  We don’t often fly places and can spend so much on gas.  In fact, there are months we can spend $500 or more just driving from place to place.

It used to be that people would need Fuel saving tips only during big travel times.  I can remember when the gas prices would shoot up before summer and Christmas. Then they would drop again as soon as it is done.

Now we see them only going up and down slightly.  but here in CA the never go below $3.00 a gallon.

Here are 11 Fuel saving tips that will help stretch your budget by stretching the fuel you buy as far as it can go.

 11 Fuel Saving Tips

Ways to save gas while driving

1. Drive the speed limit –

When you go the speed limit you will be not speeding up and slowing down as much.  This will help you to save the gas as you use more as you are accelerating all the time.

2. Do not accelerate quickly or break quickly and hard

This uses more fuel and it wastes more fuel out your exhaust pipe.

3. Use cruise control

this will keep your speed steady which uses less gas.

4. Avoid sitting idling for more than 1 min –

If you will be idling for longer then a minute, turn off your car and turn it back on.  It uses less gas to do that then to let the car run.

5. Avoid heavy loads

Heavy loads cause drag which makes the car work harder, using more fuel.

6. Keep windows closed

Keeping the windows closed creates less drag is the key here to save on gas.

Car maintenance that increases fuel efficiency

7. Keep your car maintenance up to date

This is a very important one.  When your oil is changed regularly, the tire pressure is checked and your car is in top shape, your engine drags less and you have a smoother ride.  This means the car isn’t working as hard to get from one place to another which helps reduce gas.

8. Be sure the tires are properly inflated

This will ensure a smooth ride with the least amount of drag.  Therefore using less fuel.

Fuel saving tips at the pump

9. Pump your gas in the mornings when it is cooler

As the day goes on and it gets hotter outside the gas expands.  It is also full of junk that has been kicked up as the gas was being pumped out through the day.  By getting gas in the morning, you are getting more fuel for your money and you are avoiding the gunk that builds up in your engine.

Fuel efficiency tips to do before you drive

10. Plan out your trips  

By going to do all your driving at once you reduce the travel time and the gas.

11. Purchase a fuel efficient vehicle

This costs more up front but pays off big time with the money you save over the years on fuel.

12. Use the gas rewards programs in your area

Many grocery stores have gas rewards programs. use them as much as possible to take down your per gallon

What tips do you have to save on fuel?

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