It is unfortunate, but also unavoidable: gas prices are rising. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you stretch your gas dollars a little bit further:
Here's the facts:
-Change your spark plugs often. Very affordable and simple.
-Limit your driving. Carpool or don't drive around looking for a open space, just park.
-Find good gas prices.
-Take car of your car.
-Fill up efficiently. Fill the tank full, do not top it off, wait until you have a quarter tan, but don't push any further.
-Check your tires every few weeks to make sure it's at recommended pressure.
Drive Smarter:
-Avoid idiling
-Plan your trips in advance
-GPS - know where your going and the best route
-Drive at a consistent speed
-Avoid using cruise control when driving on hilly highway roads
-Avoid stops
-Anticipate the stop signs and lights
-Maintain a safe following distance
-Slow down
-Take off slowly from a full stop
-Stay well away from store fronts where you will sped significantly more time idling and waiting for pedestrians and other vehicles
-Use A/C only on the highway
-Shift into neutral if you are not comfortable with downshifting
-Park in the shade
Of course you can always buy a diesel, hybrid, smaller car, or motorcycle.
Plus keep in mind your local grocery stores! Most stores are offering 4x Gas Rewards with the purchase of Gift Cards. Purchase gift cards before you shop, your going to be using them, plus you'll get 4x back at the pump. Good idea huh?
Please share if you have any other ideas!!
Thanks My South Central Texas Mommy!
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