How to $ave with Rising Gas Prices

Smile While $aving at the Pump!!!

If you are like most people than you don’t enjoy emptying your pockets & wallet at the gas pump each time you go.I know I definitely don’t want to! With the price of gas just rising & rising it’s difficult not to, but there is some hope. There are lots of different ways to help keep some of that money in your pocket. Some ways are as simple as a little know how, awareness & very easy upkeep on your vehicle. So who wouldn’t want to take advantage of these simple ways to help you save a little more money here & there. 

You can start out by learning what kind of fuel economy your vehicle is getting. Begin by tracking your everyday driving to find out the gas consumption from tank to tank of your vehicle. There are few different methods you could chose from such as a fuel-economy computer like the Scangauge. If your car is an older model you might want to try installing a vacuum gauge that will measures how hard the engine is working  or you could look into DIY fuel-economy electronics. Which ever route you take will give you instant feedback mixed with the knowledge of your own vehicle will to get you that instant 10 percent.

Checking out your surroundings while driving can also help out. You ask how? Well the less you have to use your brakes can help cut your fuel cost. Constantly stopping & going in traffic can use alot more gas than if you were to slowly coast to a stop. So paying closer attention to your surrounding can help you stop your vehicle easier than a very abrupt stop which can eat up more gas. Sounds pretty simple to me!

Think of driving your car like you would ride a bike. Think about the last time you ever rode your bike uphill & how much more energy it took for you to get to the top. Well your car is no different, it needs more energy to get up those inclines also. If you lay off the gas pedal just a bit making that climb it will help you burn less gas. So when you start going back down the other side your wallet won’t go with it.

Another pretty simple thing to do is to make sure that your tires are fully inflated. To get the best mileage out of your car, up the pressure to the maximum that’s written on the sidewall of the tire.  The ride won’t be quite as smooth, but your rolling resistance will be reduced and you will get better gas mileage. So if you can compromise a little bit of your smooth ride to fully inflate those tires you be a little richer for it in the end.

Some more very simple steps to take would be to start with choosing the right kind of vehicle for the amount of driving you need to do. You can also try multi-tasking a little bit throughout the day to cut down on your driving to save some gas. Also you can plan your route better, try taking ones with less stop lights, not alot of traffic & lower speed limits. Lastly and I’m sure everyone will agree, try to stay away from rush hour traffic. Try and plan your day to avoid sitting in that dreaded bumper to bumper traffic.

A little knowledge can definitely go a long way. Also try these simple ways to help out in cutting the money you spend at the gas pump. Don’t forget if you need help with your vehicle or have any questions, you can always turn to the awesome Napleton Service Group for help!