Helpful Gas Saving Tips!

Hi,

I found some helpful gas saving tips:

First of all, put regular gas in your car, not premium. Ninety percent of vehicles only need regular gas. You don't help yourself out buying the premium. You don't help yourself out buying the mid- grade if all your car needs is regular gas.

Also, your check engine light -- if it's on, you're definitely using more fuel. That's according to AAA.

Another good one is gas up when it's cool. That's because when it's cool, gas is denser. You get more bang for your buck.

Also, slow down. You can save up to 10 percent the difference between 55 and 65.

And if you're idling more than a minute, turn your engine off. You'll save money. Less than a minute, leave it run. ( I always wondered about this one)

Tire pressure is big, especially if you have an SUV. The bigger the vehicle, the more critical tire pressure is. You can save as much as 10 percent, especially on that SUV. I check the air in my tires on a regular basis--also I have heard that changing your oil every 3000 miles can save on gas in the long run.

I've heard that running the AC can really drain fuel economy. If possible, roll windows down when driving in the city to save gas. It doesn't work on the highway though. Too much air resistance.

Also, if you have roof racks or weight in your truck, get rid of that and check gaspricewatch.com if you want to get the lowest price. All you have to do is put your zip code in and you'll get the lowest price.

I hope this helps!