How to Increase Your Gas Mileage and Reduce Your Cost of Gas: Eight Money-Saving Tips
by Road Trip Journal
With gas prices on the rise, travelers seek to find ways to keep their fuel needs to the minimum, and gas mileage to a maximum. While you can’t really avoid using fuel if you are traveling any real distance, there are many ways that you can keep your costs down.
1. Before your trip, take the time to give your vehicle a thorough tune-up. Fresh oil and clean filters significantly improve your vehicle’s efficiency and will save you a ton on gas. You might also find that your car will be more efficient if you fill up with high test fuel instead of the cheapo variety.
2. If you have more than one vehicle, take the one that has the best fuel economy. If your vehicles are all gas hogs, you might want to look into the cost of renting a hybrid vehicle for the trip.
3. Keep your tires well filled, and drive at the speed limit. By keeping your speed down, you will use a lot less gas, and will have a chance to enjoy the scenery.
4. Plan your trip in advance, and choose the shortest route to your destination. While scenic routes may not be as fast as freeways, they sometimes cut a fair bit of distance, and their slower speed limits are better on fuel consumption. For a list of the best scenic byways in your area, visit www.roadtripjournal.com.
5. While in hot weather, air conditioning can seem a blessing. However, using it on a regular basis is hard on the engine, reducing its efficiency and lowering your vehicle’s MPG. Instead, open your windows and dress for the weather.
6. Follow the wind tunnels behind large vehicles to reduce wind resistance.
7. Top off your tank whenever you find a good deal.
8. You can also save money by taking one long-stay trip rather than several short trips up to the cottage. The less often you drive up, the less fuel you use.
By making some small adjustments to your travel habits, you can save a great deal on fuel and have more to spend on your holiday itself. Try these tips on your next trip, and save a bundle on gas.
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