Gas prices are at an all-time high. I just filled up at the pump yesterday and have NEVER paid so much for gas in my life!
I’m sure you’re all feeling the same way I am! So I did a little bit of research on some sites and resources that might help. Here are 5 tips to save on gas. I hope you find them as useful as I did!
1) Find the Cheapest Gas
Would you like to know which gas stations have the lowest prices in your area? There are sites that can help!
FuelMeUp.com allows you to search by location for the cheapest gas stations. Automotive.com offers desktop widgets for PC or Mac OS X. They track station gas prices and post them in a national database.
2) Buy a GPS unit
If you’re anything like me, you get a little lost on the road sometimes. Okay maybe I get lost a lot! But not anymore. Ever since I invested in a GPS unit, I’ve saved gallons of gas by simply going directly from point A to point B. Take the fastest route and save. Some GPS systems will even tell you where the cheapest gas is located!
3) Drive more efficiently
Speeding and rapid acceleration with braking is proven to waste gas. It can actually lower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway. Drive sensibly to be safe and you will save money.
Other tips include avoiding unnecessary idling and using cruise control on the highway.
4) Take care of your car
Keeping your car in shape is a huge key to improving gas mileage. Remember to keep your engine properly tuned, check and replace air filters regularly, keep tires properly inflated, and use the recommended grade of motor oil for your vehicle.
You may also benefit by removing excess weight from your car. Heavy objects reduce your miles per gallon as well.
Already take care of your car? Many companies sell gadgets that promise better mileage and lower emissions. But do these things work? Visit the EPA’s site. There you’ll find test data on these gadgets.
5) Save money in other areas
With technology today, you don’t have to drive anywhere. There’s plenty to do right from the comfort of your home. You can browse the many tips and cool sites right here on Komando.com for instance! Or shop from home right in my Estore. Or enjoy some videos with the family with my Video of the Day.
Okay, enough with the shameless plug. Here are some tips on other ways to save when you are home, or out and about, this summer:
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Warmly, especially this time of year in Phoenix where the temperatures are over 110-degrees!
Kim
