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Keep on Rollin'

I don’t know about you, but I tend to spend more money on fuel during warmer months because I drive more. Obvious, I know. In fact, earlier this month I made a 750-mile road trip from my home in northern Utah to central California for a wedding. Based on the fact that the cost of gas historically goes up and remains up between Memorial Day and Labor Day, I can only surmise that I’m not the only one who spends more time in my car during the summer.

This year the higher-than-ever-before-recorded gas prices are REALLY restricting the “Sunday afternoon drive” for a LOT of people. Today let’s chat about what you can do to get the best bang for your petroleum buck. You’ll get better fuel efficiency by following these tips:

  • Perform regular maintenance on your car
  • Keep tires rotated and inflated to ideal pressure
  • Glide to a stop instead of stomping on the brakes
  • Combine short trips
  • Drive at a moderate speed
  • Drive friendly, not aggressively
  • Travel light and don’t overload your trunk
  • Keep your car aerodynamic by reducing drag (windows rolled up, clean exterior)
  • Use the highest feasible gear
  • Avoid idling
  • Ride with a friend
  • Fuel up in the early part of the day

Do what you can to use less gas and save more dough. Remember, sometimes a little preparation can go a long way.

 


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