Saving Gas and You

Owning a car these days can seem more of a curse than a blessing because of the fact that gas prices are fast becoming ridiculous. But don't despair. There are several ways that you can save gas. It's all a matter of looking in the right direction.

Internet shopping is an excellent way to save costs on gas. When you shop online, in addition to the costs you save on gas, you also get to save time and money. Products sold online are far cheaper than those sold offline and therefore make online shopping not just a gas saving and effective measure, but also a good way to save time.

One common way the gas is lost is through wound down windows, while driving. When you leave your windows down in the course of driving, you create drag wind which pulls back your car and causes extra gas to be lost in the process. To save gas, wind up your windows while driving.

When you are filling up your car with gas, don't let the gas left in the hose to dribble all over the floor. An estimated half a cup of gas is often lost at gas pumps due to poor use of the pump. To get the most of gas from a gas pump, you should slant the pump handle at a hundred and eighty degree angle to empty all the gas left in it into your tank.

The EPA is a body that determines the safety of certain automobile accessories. According to the EPA, the constant use of certain so-called gas saving appliances will damage your car. Unless a particular advertised gas saving device has been approved by the necessary bodies, desist from using it.

Big cars tend to go fewer miles because they burn up more gas. Small car owners buy gas less frequently because the small cars are designed to burn gas at a slow rate and give greater miles. If you have a big car and you want to save gas, chuck it and buy a smaller one which is often more fuel economical.

To avoid getting stuck in a traffic jam and losing gas through excessive braking, you can wake up early enough to beat the traffic. Making a conscious effort to beat traffic congestion helps you save more gas. If you do find yourself in a traffic jam in spite of your efforts, be patient and put off your engine to save gas.

Getting an online job may just be the right answer to the question 'how can I save gas'. If you work at home on the Internet, then you don't need to commute to and fro your place of work. This is indeed a great way to save on gas and still live your life, especially one that still puts food in your mouth and feed your family each month. -JohnJames