How to save money on gas

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By dasbootjoe
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Will be able to save money on gas.

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Instructions

Step 1

If you don't drive you can't spend money on gas. Walk to the store or to work if you can. Buy a bike and use it to get around town.
Step 2

You can also buy low resistance tires. These tires will grip the road better and improve your gas millage. Many Hybrid vehicles are using low resistance tires.
Step 3

Take your car in for a tune-up. Change the oil, oil filter and air filter. This will greatly improve your gas millage.
Step 4

Check online for great deals on gas in your area. Go to "GasBuddy.com" and look for the best prices.
Step 5

Take public transportation. Use the buses and trains in your area. You will not only save money, you will save yourself as well. You will no longer have to find or pay for parking. You stress level will decrease because you are no longer sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Step 6

Use the cheapest octane available. There isn't much of a difference between premium and regular.
Step 7

Plan your Saturday afternoon. Make a list of the places you need to go. This way you are not driving around with no plan of action. If you need to go to the grocery store and the post office, go online and find a post office that is closest to your local grocery store. Walk to the post office if you can. You will not only save money but you will also get that much needed exercise.
Step 8

Try and avoid stopping and starting. Drive your car at a constant speed. Avoid rush hour traffic if you can (yeah right!). Do you shopping when traffic is the lightest (during dinner time hours or after hours).
Step 9

Lighten your car. Remove anything heavy that might be in your trunk. Remove a bicycle rack if you are not using it.
Step 10

Try and avoid using your A/C. I know that is not easy for some but your wallet will thank you.

Comments

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emayfiel said

on 7/29/2009 Step 6 says there's little difference between regular and premium octane gas, which is completely wrong. Some high-performance cars require high-octane gas, and may be damaged by lower-octane gas. Other modern cars may even get better gas mileage with the factory-recommended fuel octane, even if low-octane fuel does no damage.