How to Save Money at the Pump
Posted on 06/15/2006 under: News
Everyone is looking to save money on their gasoline spending with the cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car rising sharply with higher gasoline prices. With the summer driving season here, there are some easy things consumers can do that will go a long way in helping their cars run more efficiently and use less gasoline. Tips after the jump.
* Change the air filter regularly. A dirty filter can lower gas mileage.
* Maintain the recommended level of air pressure in the tires. Drivers can lose two percent of fuel economy for every pound of pressure under the recommended pounds per square inch.
* Drive at 55 mph. Tests have shown that a car driven at 65 mph will use 17 % more fuel than one driven at 55 mph.
* Fill up early in the morning. The afternoon sun can heat and expand the gas in the station's fuel tank so drivers get less for their money.
* Use only the grade octane listed in the owner's manual. Higher octane gas does not make a difference in the miles per gallon
Source: Fuel Freedom International
