Tips on saving when it comes to driving
Posted on January 5th, 2009
• Don’t drive just to drive, have a purpose. Plan all your errands and go at one time. If your city allows it, take the bus or subway, and when the weather permits, go ahead a walk there.
• Be smart about the time of day. If you go out mid Saturday, you’ll get caught in traffic without a doubt. Try to go when you know the traffic is less, or take back roads. Anything you can to make the trip shorter.
• Have a plan of action. When thinking of running errands, plan them so that it is an efficient trip. Plan to go places that are all near you, and near one another. Once there, ask if they provide delivery service. You’ll not only save the trip next time, but you’ll save gas too.
• Try to avoid shutting off your engine and turning it back on when you don’t have to. If you’re stopping at a mailbox, there’s no need, it will take up more gas than it saves. Try not to use the Air Conditioning when it’s not needed, this also uses an excess in gas.
• Don’t keep any weight in your vehicle that you don’t need. Luggage racks, bike racks, or heavy objects in the trunk can all cause resistance.
• Always keep an eye on your tires. Before going on long trips go ahead and check the air pressure. It’s best to do this sometime when it’s cooler outside. You can fill them with air; most gas stations have air pumps available to their customers.
• When you’re car shopping, keep in mind that it’s not just about appearance of the car, but of what will be economically best. So pick a car that you like, and that will also be better for the environment.
Ways to avoid gas expense
• Little known fact: Try to buy your gas at the coolest time of the day, be it morning or at night. When gasoline is cooler, it’s at its densest. Gas pumps only gauge the volume of the gasoline that it dispenses, but not the density.
• Be sure that you pick your type of gas wisely. There are certain brands that will give you better gas mileage because they are simply of a better quality than other brands.
• Take the time to research online what gas prices in your area are. Websites like MSN.com offer a spot where you can type in your zip code. This way you’ll know where the best deal on gas is without having to drive all over the place to find it.
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