10 Easy Ways To Save Gas

You have heard some of the claims. Some are good, some are myth. Check out these researched ways to save gas. 

1. Take weight out of the car

  Probably the fastest and least painful way to save gas money. Every 100 pounds robs you of 1 – 2% of your fuel efficiency, and that adds up fast. Take out your golf clubs, dead bodies and other unnecessary bulk to save gas and money.

2. Drive a bit slower – The speed limit isn’t really there to increase safety; it’s a relic of the last gas crisis. Autos are most fuel efficient at around 55 miles an hours, so go light on the lead foot and you save tons of money on gas. But don’t go too slow, that’s less efficient too.

3. Plan your route – Cars use a lot more gas when starting and stopping so when possible, pick the route that has the least stops and starts. This will also help save your brakes. Remember that most stoplights are calibrated to maximize flow, so if you keep the speed legal you’ll save money in two ways.

4. Combine errands – The easy and obvious way to save money on gas; don’t make a billion trips to do stuff. This’ll give you good reason to talk to your family or roommates, since you’ll want to make sure you’re all on the same page to make the most of your savings.

5. Close the windows – Many people think that rolling down the windows and turning off the AC will help save on gas. But for most cars, the fuel efficiency you’ll lose from the wind resistance created by having your windows down will cost you more money than you’ll save.

6. Get under pressure – Low tires will sap your fuel efficiency with shocking speed, so if you want to save money on gas you need to check this at least every month. There’s usually a placard on the car door that tells you the PSI you need and the pressure gauges can be bought for less five bucks.

7. Air filters – It’s way too easy to let the maintenance on your car slip, but replacing the air filter on your car can give you an extra 10 to 20% fuel efficiency, which will save you lots of gas money.

8. Car pool – Get to know your friends and neighbors. If you don’t have a car pool buddy, consider posting at work to find one. You want to save money on gas? This alone can cut your expenses in half.

9. Get a tune up – The idea of the tune up has gotten out of style, and that’s bad news for your wallet. A car that’s gotten as out of tune as a cheap guitar can cost you 10% in fuel efficiency or more, so tune up to keep gas costs down and save money.