Money saving minute #005: Save Gas, Save Money

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Gas prices keep going up;

  what can I do to get the most for my fuel dollar?

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Money saving minute #005: Save Gas, Save Money 

Gas prices are no joke but we all have places to be.  We can’t just stop driving, so what can we do to get every last mile out of each tank of gas?  The US Department of Energy’s website, fuel economy dot gov, lists out four tips to help drivers get the most miles for their money.  

First, drive more efficiently.  Aggressive driving such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking waste gas and can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town.      

Second, keep your vehicle in shape.  Properly inflated tires may improve your gas mileage by up to 3 percent and having your engine properly tuned may up your MPG by up to 4 percent.

Third, Plan and combine trips.  Combining errands into one trip saves you time and money.  Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.  Also, if you have the ability to staggering your work hours so that you are not driving in rush hour’s stop and start traffic you will improve your gas mileage.

Finally, the US Department of Energy suggests selecting a more fuel efficient vehicle as your mode of transport.

For more information about how to get the most out of your gas dollar visit fuel economy dot gov.

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