High Gas Price Blues: Unconventional Ways to Save Money
Right when you're thinking that gas prices will remain steady, you're now starting to see it go up, yet again. Although some of us are accustomed to the increase, the math behind 
the increase should concern everyone.
Let's say it is one year ago and the price is $2.00. Your 16 gallon tank will require that you spend $32 to fill it up. Sounds reasonable? I'm sure you do. But let's now look at, say, $3 dollars per gallon. At $3 a gallon, it will take $48 to fill the tank. The difference between $48 and $32 is only $16. Although the price is more, this may not seem like a huge dent in our wallets.
However, when you add the difference for the long run, the effects on your wallet becomes noticeably different. The $3 per gallon fuel should add up to $192, if we were to fill it once a week for one month. Over the course of one year, the $3 gas will amount to $2,306. For the $2 per gallon gas, the yearly bill would be $1,536. The difference you'd save in a year would be $770, an amount that's very noticeable for most of us.
So, how does one save money or make one's commute more efficient? There are many helpful suggestions that could save you money in the long run. Below, you'll find some popular methods to save gas.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is critical in gas efficiency. Put it simply, if you have low tire pressure, you'll expend more fuel. This happens because the lower pressure tires demand more power. Interestingly, for every three pounds under the recommend tire pressure, fuel efficiency lowers by one percent. Make sure that your tires are inflated to the recommended level.
Fuel Injector
By cleaning the fuel injector, it will keep the nozzle clean and allow the fuel spray to distribute evenly and efficiently. This will improve combustion and increase power to the engine.
Engine Warm Up
Starting your engine in the morning may consume too much gas. In fact, most people warm up their cars in cold mornings for more than 20 minutes. The engine only needs to be warmed for 30-45 seconds in cold weather. Engines that run for more than ten minutes would be gas used for 2 miles.
Lower Your Speed
Let's say it is one year ago and the price is $2.00. Your 16 gallon tank will require that you spend $32 to fill it up. Sounds reasonable? I'm sure you do. But let's now look at, say, $3 dollars per gallon. At $3 a gallon, it will take $48 to fill the tank. The difference between $48 and $32 is only $16. Although the price is more, this may not seem like a huge dent in our wallets.
However, when you add the difference for the long run, the effects on your wallet becomes noticeably different. The $3 per gallon fuel should add up to $192, if we were to fill it once a week for one month. Over the course of one year, the $3 gas will amount to $2,306. For the $2 per gallon gas, the yearly bill would be $1,536. The difference you'd save in a year would be $770, an amount that's very noticeable for most of us.
So, how does one save money or make one's commute more efficient? There are many helpful suggestions that could save you money in the long run. Below, you'll find some popular methods to save gas.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is critical in gas efficiency. Put it simply, if you have low tire pressure, you'll expend more fuel. This happens because the lower pressure tires demand more power. Interestingly, for every three pounds under the recommend tire pressure, fuel efficiency lowers by one percent. Make sure that your tires are inflated to the recommended level.
Fuel Injector
By cleaning the fuel injector, it will keep the nozzle clean and allow the fuel spray to distribute evenly and efficiently. This will improve combustion and increase power to the engine.
Engine Warm Up
Starting your engine in the morning may consume too much gas. In fact, most people warm up their cars in cold mornings for more than 20 minutes. The engine only needs to be warmed for 30-45 seconds in cold weather. Engines that run for more than ten minutes would be gas used for 2 miles.
Lower Your Speed