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10 Tips to Save Money On Gas this Summer

With gas fast approaching $5 a gallon, here are the TOP 10 FREE ways to save money on gas this summer . . . .

1. Accelerate Slowly! – When either stopped at a red light or accelerating onto a highway, don’t floor the pedal! Press the gas pedal gently and you will save gas this way!
2. Look ahead to traffic lights – Look ahead at the traffic lights in front of you. If you see red ones, don’t accelerate or hit the gas pedal to get there faster. Let your car glide its way to the light until you see it turn green, then resume to normal speeds. Why race to a red light to just sit there?
3. Follow the Speed Limit! – Yes, I know that’s a crazy on some highways, but following the speed limit will usually save you money. For example, you will get an extra 2-3 miles/gallon by going 55 MPH instead of 65 MPH on a highway. Yes, that’s only a few miles, but it adds up, especially with gas at $5/gallon!
4. The infamous Air Condition versus Windows debate! – When going at slow speeds, especially when driving around town, windows are a better option. However, at higher speeds, air conditioning will actually save you money since having the windows opens puts more pressure on the engine with the air going inside your vehicle.
5. Don’t warm up your car! – Instead of letting your car warm up, just drive it gently until it is warm. You are wasting gas and your money by letting your car warm up!
6. See a hill, accelerate ahead of it! – When you see a hill or mountain you are about to climb, accelerate before you actually get there. By pressing the gas pedal once you are already on the hill, your engine will have to work harder to climb it, therefore using more gas! Plan ahead!
7. Are your tires inflated properly? – Make sure your tires are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommendation. If your tires are not inflated enough, you will be wasting extra money at the gas pump. To check this, you will have to look at the manufacturers guide for your vehicle (probably your first time actually reading this! Its most likely in your glove compartment!) : )
8. Excess weight? Remove it! – You see the airlines are removing everything from their planes to make them lighter, you should do the same. Have that junk in your car you are just driving around, get rid of it! The more weight in your car, the more gas you are using! Maybe this can be a good reason to go on a diet!!! : )
9. Is the gas cap on securely? – When you are painfully filling up your gas next time, make sure you close your gas cap is on securely. If not on properly, gas will evaporate. Would you want your hard earned money evaporating?
10. WALK!!!! CARPOOL!!!! – Walk or carpool whenever possible. Going to the post office to mail a letter? Why not walk to a mail box? Have friends at work? See if you can ride together. This can have the greatest money saving affect of them all. Who doesn’t want to save money?

Any of these tips helpful to you? Suggestions? Comments? Please email us and let us know! Also, be sure to tell your friends/family/co-workers about our site! Thanks and SAVE MONEY ON GAS THIS SUMMER!!!!

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