Let’s face it, the price of fuel just keeps going up and up (and up). As much as we’d all love to get double or triple coupons on gasoline, that just isn’t going to happen. Therefore, we all have to take a few steps so that we can conserve gasoline and get the most out of each fill up. Here are a few tips:
Drive the speed limit (or slower). The faster you drive, the more fuel you burn. Even slowing down just a few miles per hour can save you a few dollars at each fill up.
Check your tire pressure. When they are underdeflated, they are not only a safety hazard, they make you burn more gasoline.
Don’t top off your tank. When the pump shuts off, just put the handle back and put on your cap. When you do this, the extra can seep out and is just a waste of your money.
Clean out your trunk. Carrying too much extra stuff in your trunk can weigh down your vehicle and make you burn more gasoline.
Shop where you get rewards. Many stores and cards are currently offering rewards to save on fuel when you shop with them. Even $0.05 a gallon is money in your pocket.
So, what are YOU doing to help save on your gasoline consumption?
Abi says
If you have a Publix in your area this week (until Wednesday/Thursday) they are having an awesome promo – there is a coupon in their ad for $10 off a $50 gas card. I have made multiple trips to Publix this week and got $500 in gas cards for $400! 20% off your gas is great!!
sheeba mathew says
Coincidentally i was blogging about this same thing today…here is a tip from someone who actually works for an petroleum company….
http://desisavingmom.blogspot.com/2011/03/gasoline-for-thought.html
Ruby mom of 2 hsboys says
We Love Hy- Vee gas stations. With cash and reciept (or purchase of another item –in some stores) that is a minimum of .06 off per gallon. We do this as often as we can. Some times it is not feisable to do this.
krupa says
I’m guilty of having a lead foot, especially since I got a job that is 30 miles away. I felt like I was filling up gas every other day, which just seemed like too much because I get good gas mileage. So I decided to do a little experiment. I filled up my car and challenged myself to not go above 65 mph and see how long the tank lasted. It lasted me 4 days. I would have made it through the week but one day a week I have to drive to my home office which is 50 miles away. So if you are a non believer on the whole speeding burns gas thing I suggest just trying it for half a week. I could tell 2 days in that I was already saving a lot. Plus you won’t get a ticket so thats even more of a savings.