Save On Gas For Your Next Road Trip

Gas prices are through the roof, which means drivers from all over are doing just about anything to save a buck or two when they can. Find out how you can stretch your fuel with these tips!

Check the Tire Pressure

Not only is driving on deflated tires unsafe, but it will cost you gas. As soon as your vehicle alerts you that the tire pressure is low, be sure to check it. Checking it periodically will ensure your fuel isn’t being wasted. During the colder months, you will want to check it even more often. Keep a tire gauge on hand and watch gas stay in your tank longer.

Take a Load Off

Don’t make your vehicle your second home. When you leave items in your vehicle, it weighs it down. Heavy cargo makes your vehicle work harder, requiring more fuel. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy states that an extra 100 pounds carried by your vehicle could reduce fuel efficiency by 1%.  At the end of each day, be sure to empty your car of clothing, packages, and anything else that could be weighing it down.

Shop the Best Price

Low on fuel? Don’t stop at the first gas station in sight. You need to shop for the best price. Whether you use an app or hop on the internet, it pays to compare gas stations’ pricing. Furthermore, when you do fill up, once the automatic nozzle cuts off, don’t fill up anymore. When you try to keep pumping, the fuel can’t fit, which sends it back into the gas tank. When you don’t overfill your gas tank, you will maintain maximum fuel efficiency.

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Stop driving too fast – or too slow. Accelerating too quickly or slowly can decrease your fuel efficiency by 15-30% on the highway. Go easy on the gas pedal and watch your tank stay full for longer!

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