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SEVEN EASY WAYS TO SAVE MONEY SPENT ON GAS EVERYDAY

     
     The hike in gas prices has made the motorists curious on how best to restraint the use of fuel. All comes down to where we live and how much we travel in the automobile everyday. Though there are HYBRID CARS available in the market, perhaps you are not ready to change your car just now. Because you want to keep your car, there are ways by which you can reduce the usage of fuel and there by cutting down the cost of it. 





1. FILL UP YOUR TANK COMPETENTLY:

   Though you are used to filling up the tank in installments it is recommended that you fill it up completely because it will consume more fuel travelling up and down to the gas  station. "FILL THE TANK FULL"  says Stephanie Nelson, CEO of Couponmom.com. "The money you try to save by adding $ 10 today and $ 20 tomorrow will be wasted since you have to travel to the station"







2. FIND THE LOWEST GAS RATES:

     The rate of the gas is different from place to place. So it is wise for you to fill the tank in gas stations that give a good affordable price. This will surely save a lot of money every month. Thanks to the development in technology cause there are apps available which makes this search easier.
     "Gas Buddy is one of the most popular gas price checking tools, and it has been for many years now," said Lou Carlozo, contributor for Dealnews. "It ranks among the granddaddies when it comes to finding low gas prices."






3. USE CASH BACK REWARDS:

     These are mainly got by using credit cards, bank accounts or even grocery store coupons. In accordance with the report released by the U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION this past winter, American menage dissipated $ 3,000 worth of gasoline in 2012. With 3% cash back on these purchases consumers would be remunerated with close to $ 100 back in their pockets just by using the Cash Back Rewards Card.






4. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM VEHICLE:

     Just remove the unwanted luggage from the trunk of the car even if they don't seem to be a disturbance to you. This will definitely reduce the consumption of fuel because the weight of the luggage will make the engines to burn more fuel to reimburse for the weight difference. This will surely increase the fuel efficiency of the car. 






5. INFLATE YOUR TIRES:

     Keep in mind to always have the tires of the car properly inflated . Driving the automobile with low pressure in the tires is not only risky but also fuel incompetent. A study made by the U.S. Department of Energy, has proved that tires which are perfectly inflated will increase the efficiency up to 3.3% alone. To know about the exact tire pressure for your automobile check its manual. Try to check the pressure at least twice a month. 









6. DON'T SPEED:

     To cut down your fuel cost the best think to do is cut down your speed. Speeding is one of the important reason to increase fuel consumption. In trying  to keep to the norm you might not reach your destination in time but it will sure save fuel to a great accord. 
"Drive the speed limit and you'll decrease your gas costs-fuel efficiency drops tremendously once you exceed 60 mph. Avoid sudden accelerations and sudden stops as well. Take advantage of cruise control when driving on the highway if your automobile come with that feature," said Andrew Schrage, co-owner of Money Crashers.



7. TUNE ENGINE:

     Engine maintenance is very important to keep your car as fuel efficient as possible. Take the car regularly to the service stations for tuning of the engine. By correcting minor engine problems you can save up to 4% of fuel. And by correcting major engine problems you can save up to 40% . This will make a difference for sure. 









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