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After all, gas can be expensive, especially if you drive a lot or have a smaller tank.
it’s possible for you to comparelocal gas stationsusing an app like GasBuddy or Google Maps.
While youre at it, use a rewards card to boost your savings and earnings potential.
But double-check to pay the credit card off every month so that you dont have to pay interest.
Ask for Gift Cards
You might not always have to pay for gas out of pocket.
Warehouse club like Sams or Costco will frequently have member only discounts on gas.
The same goes for certain grocery stores.
Many of them also offer savings on gas, said Schwartz.
For example, Safeway offers 20 cents off per gallon at participating gas stations.
Dont assume certain brands always have low prices, said Schwartz.
For example, there are two Shells near me.
One is $2.99, and the other one is $3.59.
Check What Your Car Needs
Most cars only need regular (87 octane).
Check your owners manual.
Using 87 in place of premium can save you as much as 80 to 90 cents per gallon.
While youre at it, consider mixing gas if it makes sense.
He gave an example to show how mixing gas could save you money.
Thats about $5 in savings every time you fill up a 15-gallon tank.
If you pay by credit card, be sure to compare the credit price, said Schwartz.
Low tire pressure can decrease fuel economy as much as 9%, said Schwartz.
Tire pressure generally decreases over time and as outdoor temperatures go down.
See your owners manual for thecorrect tire pressure.
You should monitor your tire pressure at least once per month.
Unless its extremely cold,most modern carsdo not need to be warmed up, said Schwartz.
In fact your car will warm up faster with you driving it.
Thirty seconds of idling uses more fuel than stopping and restarting the engine.
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