Car Care Tips to Help Save on Gas

By: Ryan Draving
Submitted: 2009-07-01 12:33:07
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In today’s economy, with gas prices rising, everything you can do to save on gas will help. There are some little things that most people don’t even think about to help you save money every time you are at the fuel pump.

When you get done filling up your car with gasoline make sure you tighten up the gas cap. Gasoline will evaporate from your gas tank if it has a way to escape. This may seem like something small, but over time it would add up to a lot of gallons of gas wasted by evaporation. So you should make sure that you tighten up the gas cap every time you fill up your car.

Most people when they fill up their tanks, top them off, which means filling it all the way to the top. You shouldn’t top off when filling your car’s gas tank because the additional gas is just going to slop around or seep out. It’s recommended to stop pumping at the first indication, which is usually when the automatic gas nozzle clicks off. By doing this you won’t waste money for gas that your car won’t use.

When you’re at the gas pump buy the lowest grade or octane of gas that is appropriate for your car. Filling up your car with high octane fuel is a waste of money; unless your car requires premium gasoline. The higher cost premium fuel will not do anything to boost your cars fuel efficiency or performance. If you’re not sure which grade of fuel is best for your car you should consult your owner’s manual for this information. You can drive on the much cheaper gas as long as you don’t notice your engine knocking or pinging. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by switching from the high cost premium gasoline to regular gasoline.

In the summer time when it is hot and sunny you should try to find a shady place to park. Besides making the inside of your car feel like a sauna; it also drains fuel from your gas tank. By letting your car bake in the heat of the sun there will be a larger amount of gasoline evaporation. So when possible try to find shade on hot sunny days.

Under inflated tires make you have lower gas mileage, because tires that have low pressure are more resistance so your vehicle has to work harder to keep up your speed. Make sure that you keep your tires inflated. You can consult your driver’s manual for the correct amount of pressure for your tires on your vehicle.   Driving on under inflated tires will also wear down your tires more quickly and reduce the life of them.

These are just some things to consider when you are filling up your car with gasoline and driving your vehicle. If you follow these suggestions over time you will see a savings in the amount of money it costs you to fuel and drive your car.

Ryan Draving is the VP of Empire Covers, a leading provider of car covers, truck covers, motorcycle covers, and other vehicle covers and accessories. Empire Covers can be found online at: EmpireCovers.com or on their blog EmpireCovers-Blog.com .

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