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How to Get Cheaper Gas

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Summary: The typical driver in the US uses about 500 gallons of gasoline per year. I can remember a time when those 500 gallons cost only a couple hundred dollars. Now, it's a couple of thousand dollars. There are steps that we can take to make it a lot less expensive to fill up your gas tank. Saving gasoline is just like getting it cheaper.

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  1. Step 1

    Slow Down. Yep, much as I hate to say it, the faster you drive, the poorer your mileage. Fuel economy drops about 1% for every mile per hour over 60 you're driving. Put another way, driving at 65 mph is like paying an extra twenty cents a gallon for gas. Really.

  2. Step 2

    Drive Smart. Your driving habits can make a big difference on your mileage. You can squeeze as much as 100 more miles out of each tank of gas by driving smoothly, avoiding jack-rabbit starts and sudden stops. Also take a look in the trunk, and see if you're hauling around any unnecessary weight that's better left in the garage.

  3. Step 3

    Buy Green. Might be time to trade in the old gas guzzler for something a little more thrifty. Check out the resource links directly below for tips on buying a fuel-efficient or alternative fuel car that's right for you.

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