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Clever Tips and Tricks To Save Money on Gas

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by Emma Radebaugh

Spending your hard-earned paycheck on gasoline is challenging, to say the least. As gas prices fluctuate, it’s helpful to have some tricks up your sleeve to ensure you don’t pay as much to get you through next week’s travel itinerary.

Clever Tips and Tricks To Save Money on Gas

Use these clever tips and tricks to save money on gas and ensure you keep up with your busy lifestyle without pushing the limits of your car’s fuel tank.

Find the Best Gas Station for You

You’ll pass dozens of gas stations as you drive around town going from work to your kids’ school for pick-up to the grocery store and beyond when running errands. With each station you pass, you may make a mental note of which ones are high or lower in price and may want to revisit some next time you’re in the area.

A location you feel charges less and is a convenient stop on your route greatly affects how much you pay for gas. While many options are closer to home or work, they aren’t always the most financially feasible.

Find a gas station you like and make it your primary option when your car starts to run empty. A gas station you trust with affordable prices that beat the rest is your best bet in town.

Lighten Your Car’s Load

Your vehicle will work harder and burn more fuel if it’s carrying a lot of weight. Lighten the load and keep the essentials in your car.

Limiting how often you overload the car will ensure you have a predictably higher cost of gas when buying groceries or transporting the family. Many keep numerous items in their cars without considering the effects on their vehicles. Use these clever tips and tricks to save money on gas and have a fuller tank than other drivers around.

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Modify Your Car

Although spending money to modify your car is the antithesis of your automotive financial goals, there is some benefit to spending money to save money. Make additions to your car that will improve gas mileage and lead to fewer refueling times.

Paying less for gas and improving your vehicle’s fuel economy are great reasons everyone should want a turbocharger, and fitting one into your car will ensure you preserve your gas. Modifying spoilers and side skirts will improve your car’s aerodynamics, causing it to use less fuel to drive against the wind while providing a sporty look.

Saving money is essential in your busy life, and cutting costs for gas will be a great help. Use these tips to help you conserve fuel and ensure you get to where you need to go while saving money in the process.

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