Gasoline

Most cars run perfectly well on regular octane gas. Check your owner’s manual to be sure of your vehicle's requirements, but in most cases the less expensive gas is fine and will net the same fuel efficiency.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about For most cars, higher octane gas won’t hurt performance, but it will hurt your wallet

Speed limits are set for safety, but you can actually save gas by driving at these limits, too. Driving 55mph saves 21% in fuel economy over driving at 65mph or 70mph. In fact, every 10 miles per hour you drive over 60 equals an increase in fuel cost of more than 50 cents per … [Read more...] about Driving 55mph is more than just following the speed limit – it is a money-saver, too

SUVs and full-size cars consume huge quantities of gas. If you are a multi-car family, try to use the smaller car for most of the driving. If you are in the market for a new car, consider shopping for a smaller or hybrid vehicle. Any opportunity to drive a smaller, more efficient … [Read more...] about Save hundreds of dollars each year by driving a smaller vehicle

Check your tire pressure regularly. Over- or under-inflated tires make your car run less efficiently, resulting in lower gas mileage. In fact, every pound of under-inflation equals a 6% drop in fuel-efficiency. Find the recommended tire pressure for your car - in the owner's … [Read more...] about Properly inflated tires = better gas mileage

Although it may seem simple, driving less uses less gas and costs less money. Find simple ways to limit driving - such as running all your errands at once. This will often reduce the number of miles you have to travel from home and a warmer engine uses less fuel, too. Always … [Read more...] about Plan your route ahead of time to save time and money on gas