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Gas Savers

There are many things you can do to save money on gas and lighten the load on your poor wallet. Use as many of these gas saving techniques as often as possible to conserve fuel and visit the pump less.

Top 10 Fuel Savers

  1. Drive a fuel efficient vehicle
    This seems like a no brainer, but if you are still driving an SUV that gets 10 mpg you may want to take a closer look at some of the newer vehicles being produced today. Government regulations on improving gas mileage along with increased pressure for automobile manufacturers have resulted in a wide variety of vehicles that get great gas mileage. Hybrid vehicles, while still a bit overpriced do save money over time. The savings on a yearly basis can really add up when you drive a car or truck that gets better gas mileage.

    View best gas mileage vehicles

  2. Car pool
    More and more people are discovering that car pooling is a necessary and efficient way to save money. Start with friends and family as potential ride to work buddies, and if you have no one close to you to share a ride with, ask some co-workers to car pool. Surely there is someone you work with that lives close enough to split the gas cost of commuting during your work week. Another option to place an ad in your newspaper on online to find others to car pool with. We have a forum dedicated to car pooling at Fuel Savers Guide, just follow the link below.

    Find people to car pool with

  3. Drive evenly and avoid quick accelerations
    You can develop a driving style that will actually improve your gas mileage. Avoid taking off quickly from a start, as hard accelerating will really drain the gas tank. Keep a constant speed when driving long distances. Using your cruise control can regulate speed and is one of the biggest fuel savers.

  4. Plan your driving routes and avoid taking small frequent trips
    If you have repetitive errands that you run during the day or week, try and plan them out along with other places you need to go. Cluster things that are close together and on a route that loops back around to your home location in the order of stops you need to make.

  5. Maintain correct tire pressure
    You should check your tire pressure frequently, and keep your tire pressure consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations. Under inflated tires in particular will cause fuel waste.

  6. Change your air filter regularly
    Dirty air filters can cause you to waste gas, and are inexpensive to change as part of your regular maintenance schedule. After market air filters may be worth looking into, especially if you drive a sports car or have a performance engine under the hood.

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  7. Use gas cards or join a gas club
    In most parts of the country, there are large stores or shopping clubs that allow you to buy gas at a discount price. An alternative is to apply for a gas credit card, or credit card that gives you cash back or bonuses for buying fuel.

    View gas cards that give rewards for buying fuel

  8. Use a fuel saver device or product on your vehicle
    There are a few devices that you can install or add to your vehicle to improve gas mileage. These products range from air flow maximizers to fuel additives. We urge you to research these types of products before investing a lot of money in them. There are a few gas mileage saving products that actually work.

    View fuel saver devices and product for your vehicle

  9. Remove unnecessary weight
    Getting rid of extra cargo in your trunk or interior can make a difference in your gas mileage. It may not make a huge difference but every little bit counts right?

  10. Vehicle maintenance is important
    Doing regular maintenance such as oil changes can play a big role in how efficiently your engine uses fuel. Keep your engine tuned properly, keep fuel pumps and filters changed when needed and your vehicle will be in it's best position to achieve the fuel efficiency rating that is claimed by the manufacturer.

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