Save Money On Gas

1. Telecommute. Save money on gas by working for your employer from home.
2. Buy the cheapest gas your owner’s manual recommends. Most cars don’t need anything more than that.  Different grades of gas were far more relevant in previous generations of cars.
3. Use cruise control. Maintaining a steady speed will lead to much more efficient gas usage, meaning you’ll save money.
4. Organize carpools for your kids. The is one of the best ways to save money and time, and it has the added benefit of making your kids’ commute to school more exciting.
5. Trade in your vehicle for a more fuel efficient car.
6. Find carpool or rideshare options by visiting eRideShare.com, Craigslist’s rideshare section and/or CarpoolWorld.com.   Even better, here’s a directory of national and regional rideshare websites. This is one of the best ways to save money because it also allows you to meet new people and decrease the stress of commuting.
7. Calculate the savings associated with buying a more efficient car. When you’re comparing cars, compare fuel efficiency, but actually calculate how much extra money you’ll spend on gas if you buy the car that has worse gas mileage.
8. Take items out of your car’s trunk and off of your roof rack. Doing both will increase your gas mileage and help you save money.
9. Make sure your car’s tires have the right amount of air. Underinflated tires cause lower gas mileage which means you’ll spend more on gas.