Do You Know How to Save Gas Money?
We can’t control the gas prices in New Jersey, but did you know that you can control how much gas you use by your driving? Yes, that’s right. You’re driving habits affect how much gas you use. Keep reading to learn more some tips to save gas money.
This first one might seem obvious, but whenever possible, combine your errands and trips. Try to make one trip to run errands, rather than several shorter tips. This will allow you to use less gas since you’ll be driving less miles.
Next, don’t use your heating or air conditioning at its maximum. Using your AC at its highest can reduce your fuel efficiency 5 to 25%, comparing if you didn’t use it.
Third, use your cruise control whenever possible. Maintaining a consistent speed when driving on the highway, will help you cut fuel costs. Also, make sure not to start and stop suddenly.
Fourth, avoid carrying extra weight in your trunk or on your vehicle’s roof. You might forget that you put all the kids’ sports equipment in the trunk and drive around with it for months, but if you remove an extra 100 pounds from your trunk, you can save up to 12 gallons of gas each year. These days, every dollar counts!
This last one is easy: simply select the right vehicle. When you’re in the market for a new car or SUV, you can look at fueleconomy.gov to learn that vehicle’s average gas mileage. Determine how miles you drive each month and calculate how much gas you’ll be spending.
These tips are easy to follow, and can help save you money today. To learn even more, check out the Drive Smarter Challenge, or if you’re in Neptune, and want to chat about cars, just ask me. If you have more tips to share with everyone, please add them to the comments section!
