Saving money at the gas pump doesn’t necessarily require driving around and burning extra gas in order to find the lowest prices on your grade of unleaded.
You can save gas and save money by following these four no-nonsense tips:
1) Drive smarter
Eco-driving is the practice of adjusting your driving habits to maximize fuel economy. No matter what kind of car you drive, you can get more miles per gallon by:
- Driving under the speed limit
- Accelerating and decelerating more gradually
- Planning out your driving route
- Turning off the engine if you’re going to be idling for more than a minute
2) Improve your car
This could mean trading in your car for a more fuel-efficient vehicle, or simply paying closer attention to the car you have. You can improve gas mileage by taking care of basic maintenance, including:
- Keeping your tires inflated to the recommended pressure
- Changing your car’s air filter regularly
- Replacing the spark plugs at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals
- Using the right grade of motor oil, which sometimes varies depending on the season
- Paying attention to the check engine light, and fixing whatever combustion problem may be causing it
3) Fuel up at the right times
Saving money at the gas pump could be as simple as fueling up first thing in the morning, when the outside temperature is at its coolest. Cooler gas is more dense, meaning that a gallon at lower temperature contains slightly more gas when measured by weight. Plus, less gas will evaporate into the air as you fill up.
4) Use rebates or reward cards
Some stations will give you a few cents off each gallon if you get their rewards card, and some credit cards give you a few percentage points back on gas purchases.
Saving money at the gas pump is nice, but saving money on the car itself can be even better. At Swapalease.com, we help you do both, by providing low-cost lease transfers on newer, more fuel-efficient cars. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you save.
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