How to Save Money From Gas

[creditfiles]

buy a scooter...it cost me 3 bucks a day to get to and from work...thats 1.5 gallons of gas =]

[sweeps]

buy a scooter...it cost me 3 bucks a day to get to and from work...thats 1.5 gallons of gas =]

Wouldn't 1.5 gallons of gas be closer to $6?

[Johansen8]

As others have already stated, stay away from devices such as water injection or other devices that sound too good to be true. If your owners manual says premium fuel required, use it. Drive gently, keep the tires properly inflated, consolidate your trips into one larger trip if you can. Drive during less busy times if possible ( a vehicle in motion burns less fuel compared to one sitting in stop n' go traffic ). ..we can also ride the bike

[MaskedMarvel]

If you drive a manual you can have some fun. Try to coast as much as possible like if you're on a downhill, place it in neutral. Try to have it in 5th in the city. Modifying your car gives you more power. With more power it requires less fuel to do the same thing.

[david4353]

did you see Jennifer Mulrean 7 tips?

Jennifer Mulrean gave in her 7 tips on MSN money a strong point for what you are saying here.
She basically claims that we need to tame our driving addiction.
(which is bad news for me, since I love to drive)

Never mind, its the winter,
it's not that fun.

cheers,
David

[srblanco7]

Jennifer Mulrean gave in her 7 tips on MSN money a strong point for what you are saying here.
She basically claims that we need to tame our driving addiction.
(which is bad news for me, since I love to drive)

Never mind, its the winter,
it's not that fun.

cheers,
David

I love winter driving. Of course I have 4wd, but the slippin and slidin makes things more challenging (and fun).

[kork13]

I love winter driving. Of course I have 4wd, but the slippin and slidin makes things more challenging (and fun).

I lived in CO for 4 years, and the phrase "I have 4WD" kills me. Having 4WD in your car does absolutely NOTHING for control, turning ability, or braking capability. ZIP. The only thing 4WD is good for is starting up. So if you're stuck in mud, snow/ice, etc, 4WD can help you get moving. But once you're moving, and once you start sliding, having 4 wheels spinning w/ power from the engine is no better for you than having 2 wheels getting power. You've lost all friction. People have the false idea that 4WD makes you safer, if not impregnable. Case in point... I went up to the mountains snowboarding all the time. When I saw somebody spun out on the road (frequently happened), 9 times out of 10, it was a truck/SUV.....then I would just scoot by in my little Civic just fine, never losing an ounce of traction. Why? Over-confidence on their part, and a real sense of what to expect on mine.

[WiseOwl]

Such wonderful tips. Yes, better driving with the focus on energy effeciency is best. As others have mentioned tire inflation, driving 522-55mph, and avoid those jack rabbit starts!! Don't try to set the record for 0 - 60.

[WiseOwl]

Oppps......NOT 522mph! (52 - 55mph) Was I being silly??

[beattheeconomy2009]

I check GasBuddy.com. It's a community of people like us who post the most current gas prices for gas stations all around the country so that you can find the best price.

[srblanco7]

I lived in CO for 4 years, and the phrase "I have 4WD" kills me. Having 4WD in your car does absolutely NOTHING for control, turning ability, or braking capability. ZIP. The only thing 4WD is good for is starting up. So if you're stuck in mud, snow/ice, etc, 4WD can help you get moving. But once you're moving, and once you start sliding, having 4 wheels spinning w/ power from the engine is no better for you than having 2 wheels getting power. You've lost all friction. People have the false idea that 4WD makes you safer, if not impregnable. Case in point... I went up to the mountains snowboarding all the time. When I saw somebody spun out on the road (frequently happened), 9 times out of 10, it was a truck/SUV.....then I would just scoot by in my little Civic just fine, never losing an ounce of traction. Why? Over-confidence on their part, and a real sense of what to expect on mine.

Pretty heavy handed rebuttal to what was obviously a lighthearted post.

Since I've never driven off the road or had an accident with my 4WD vehicle, lets assume that I understand the theory of operating a vehicle in the snow, but thanks for the anecdotal "case in point" to support your post.

[jim82000]

I lived in CO for 4 years, and the phrase "I have 4WD" kills me. Having 4WD in your car does absolutely NOTHING for control, turning ability, or braking capability. ZIP.

For most people with 4WD, this is a correct statement. But for people who have a clue as to what they are doing, it is incorrect. Your ability to decelerate is improved with 4WD if you downshift. And yes, you can downshift with an automatic transmission!

As for gas, I agree with an earlier poster. After the pump comes to a stop, let the handle come to rest in the closed position, and then close whatever contact turns the pumps on/off. Sometimes you have to put your hand into the spot where the handle rests and push up to turn the pump off. Then once it's off, squeeze the trigger again, and you'll get an extra splash in your tank. A tiny bit each time, but it all adds up.

[cni2010]

I think a huge factor into saving gas is just laying off of stomping down that pedal for those heavy footed people lol

[johnnylord07]

Re::How to Save Money From Gas

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[Aleta]

I agree with poster above about laying off the gas pedal. When we drive 4 hour distances, I normally drive the trip and my husband drives the way back. It's amazing how much gas he uses because of his speed and stomping on the pedal. I just take my time and let all the speeders pass me. I normally have the road to myself while I can see many of them piggybacking each other ahead of me.