With the price of gas these days we are all wondering how to save on gas costs. It doesn’t matter where you live, or what you do really, because gas prices seem to affect all of us. With that in mind here is some information on how to save on gas costs.
Drive Less- This is really just common sense, but try to drive less. Put a little more thought into where you are going and what you need to get done. Instead of making several trips out and about, make on trip and get everything done. This is one idea on how to save on gas costs, but also on how to save time.
Lighten Up- If you have things in your trunk or your truck bed that weigh a bit, take them out. Only have them in there when you need them. The more your vehicle weighs the more gas it uses to go. Why waste gas when you can save time and money by only carting these things around when you have to?
Downgrade- Over the past few years SUV’s have become very popular vehicles. It seems everyone who is anyone has an SUV now. But keep in mind these things can guzzle fuel with the best of them. Even Honda CR-V’s only get 23ish miles per gallon. When smaller cars can get up to 30 miles a gallon. That really is a big difference, and if you don’t need the extra room of the SUV, it just might be something you want to consider.
Walk or Bike- If you are going someplace local, use your feet or a bicycle. Most of us have never put too much thought into running to the store (with a car) even when the store is down the street. Take the time to walk instead or ride a bike and save some money on gas. You will also get the much needed exercise most of the U.S. is missing out on.
Car Pool- This isn’t just something done in California to save on highway space, it is done to save on gas now too. Find out when others in your area are going out and about. Find out where people you work with live and how you could all work together to save gas and pollution.
Pay Cash- Several gas stations around the country have been giving people a deal on gas if they can pay with cash. The reason being is when they get paid in cash, they don’t have to pay the credit card companies for the convenience for the customers. Some gas stations are having customers pay anywhere from 2 to 7 cents less a gallon if they pay with cash. It all adds up in the end, so try to bring cash the next time you fill up.
You can find more information on how to save on gas costs just by doing some research on the net. Additionally you might consider checking out a new product called Ethos that will also help you save on gas, it might not bring down the price per gallon, but it will make each gallon last longer.
