Choosing the Right Fuel to Help You Save Money

Fuel bills are a worry for everyone who has a car. As soon as there is any sign of there being a light at the end of the tunnel, along comes another economic downturn; or eco-friendly lobbies encourage the government to change the way we use cars by ratcheting up the tax on fuel. Either way, it is the common man who ends up with the rough end of the stick; driving a gas-guzzling terror without any other real option. If you are beginning to feel desperate at the situation, then you might like to know that there are always plenty of things that you can do to save money on gas.

As well as limiting the amount of time that you spend in travel, you should also consider swapping your car for a more economical version. This may not seem like much of a saving, especially if you are a business with a number of vehicles to your name, but generally, the smaller the car, the more economical it is; so a new car may end up helping you save money on gas, and will be an economical benefit in the long run.

Changing to a synthetic motor oil will also help you to save money on gas by reducing engine friction. Keeping the engine running as smoothly as possible will probably help you to improve the efficiency of your motor, and can also increase its gas mileage. As well as changing to this oil next time you have your oil changed, also add a fuel injector cleaner. This will help the injectors to stay clean, which will improve combustion, meaning that you can get more from your fuel.

Be sure to put your gas caps on tightly. A loosely fitted cap allows the fuel to escape through evaporation - around 147 million gallons evaporates into the air from poorly sealed gas caps every year in the US alone. So you can understand why making sure that your gas caps are on tightly benefits your bank balance. If you can find a gas cap that meets your vehicle specifications, you might even want to invest in a locking gas cap.

A good idea to save money on gas is to buy early in the morning or very late at night. This is because gas is most dense at these times, and gas is sold by volume, not density. Therefore, when you buy your gasoline at these times, you are buying more fuel per gallon than during warmer hours.

Driving at the top speeds uses more fuel per mile that a slightly slower speed. For example, driving at 55 mph will produce a 21% more economical mileage when compared to driving at 65-70 mph. It is well worth driving that little bit more slowly in order to save money on gas bills. It will also help to reduce wear and tear on the car, which aside from causing damage can also reduce the effectiveness of the engine.