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 Gas prices show no sign of decreasing significantly and, in fact, may continue to rise. These 6 tips will help you get the most out of every gallon: ·You probably don't need to pay for premium. It averages about 10 cents more per gallon. Check your owner's manual and if you don't need it, don't spend the money. ·Keeping your vehicle tuned up can result in savings as much as 10 percent per gallon of gasoline. ·Under inflated tires, which most drivers seem to have, results in lowered gas mileage. A $10 investment in a good tire gauge can help you make sure your tires are inflated properly. ·When you're traveling on the highway, keeping your windows closed reduces wind resistance and increases your miles per gallon, even when you're running the air conditioner. But, when your speed is under about 40 mph, the resistance doesn't matter as much and it's cheaper to open the windows than to use the air conditioner. ·Check your trunk. For every 100 pounds of golf clubs, tools and who knows what, you lower your mileage about 2 percent. ·Slow down. According to the Department of Energy, every 5 mph over 60 costs you at least 15 cents per gallon. The bottom line? Think about your driving habits; you'd be surprised at how much you can save with minor changes. Lets all cut the cost of our gas expense. |
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