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Chances are you spend hundreds of dollars on gas every month if you use your car to complete errands, commute for work, or travel. Not only might you spend a small fortune on gas, but it’s likely you spend quite a bit of money on maintenance services. After all, there is a strong and positive correlation between the frequency of maintenance services and mileage. If you want to cut your fuel and maintenance costs, here are eight tips that will help you do so.<\/p>\n

Don’t Slam the Pedal<\/h3>\n

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One thing that drivers commonly do is slam the pedal. No matter how much you love slamming on the acceleration, you should put an end to this habit as soon as possible. Braking and acceleration should be done as smoothly as possible to reduce the consumption of fuel. When you accelerate or brake sharply, your car consumes more energy, leading to greater consumption of fuel.<\/p>\n

Use Cruise Control When Driving on the Highways<\/h3>\n

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One of the best tips to save gas money is using cruise control when driving on the highways. All drivers should follow speed limits and rely on cruise control rather than accelerating every time there is an open road section.<\/p>\n

Regularly Service Your Vehicle<\/h3>\n

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To save money on maintenance costs in the long run, you should service your vehicle regularly and on time. For example, you should change the oil and oil filter every 4,500 miles or so. You should also replace the air filter and the plugs. If you fail to service your vehicle on time, the engine may fail. As you can imagine, repairing or replacing a failed engine is incredibly expensive.<\/p>\n

Use the Air Conditioning Less Often<\/h3>\n

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If you truly want to save gas money<\/a>, it is a good idea to consider just how important comfort is to you. Fuel consumption rises by about 15 percent when the air conditioning is on. You can count on saving at least one gallon of gas for every 100 miles if you don’t use the air conditioning.<\/p>\n

Plan Your Routes<\/h3>\n

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Before you start driving to your destination, you should plan your route so that it is as short and efficient as possible. This is especially important during the cold months of winter. In the first five miles, cold engines consume more fuel. Therefore, you should try to do your daily errands all at once so that you can make a single long trip rather than multiple short trips.<\/p>\n

Avoid Driving in the Rain<\/h3>\n

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The risk of accidents is much higher when it rains. Also, fuel consumption increases on rainy days. This is due to water resistance that your car will experience on the road.<\/p>\n

Pay Attention to Your Tire Pressure<\/h3>\n

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If you truly want to save gas money, you should pay attention to your tire pressure closely. If the tires of your vehicle are under-inflated by about 0.1 atm, your vehicle will consume two to three percent more fuel. Therefore, it is essential that you monitor tire pressure to ensure it remains optimal. This is especially important in the cold winter months.<\/p>\n

Eliminate Unnecessary Weight<\/h3>\n

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It can be tempting to put almost everything you own in your vehicle. However, you should resist this temptation and only store items in your vehicle that you actually need, such as your cap keys, a spare wheel, and tire jack. Unnecessary weight will make your vehicle consume unnecessary fuel.<\/p>\n

Many drivers spend thousands of dollars on their vehicle every year. As you can see, there are many tips to save gas money that should help you on your journey to save money.<\/p>\n

All photos & H\/T Brightside<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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