Some credit cards offer cash back on gas purchases, putting money back in your pocket for purchases you already have to make. Check out the user-maintained list of gas (and other rewards) cards at Fatwallet.com. As with any credit card, though, be sure to only charge what you can … [Read more...] about Earn free cash by using credit cards that offer rebates on gas purchases
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Keep your car cool and your gas mileage high by shifting into neutral when idling
Sometimes, idling is inevitable. Let your engine cool, and get better gas mileage, by putting your car in neutral at long red lights, railroad crossings or while waiting for brief periods at the curb.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Keep your car cool and your gas mileage high by shifting into neutral when idling
Increase gas mileage by 10% by using steel-belted radial tires
Because of the improved gas mileage, drivers can save up to $130 per year by switching to these more efficient tires. Also consider fuel-efficient tires like the Michelin Energy LX4, or low-rolling-resistance tires, which are common in new cars. Both can improve gas mileage, … [Read more...] about Increase gas mileage by 10% by using steel-belted radial tires
Spend less for more gas by buying early in the morning or late at night
Gas pumps measure gas in terms of volume, not density. So if you buy gas when it is most dense - which is during the coolest early morning & late evening times of day - you’ll get more bang for your buck.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Spend less for more gas by buying early in the morning or late at night
Avoiding rush-hour traffic can save money (and sanity)
Driving in stop-and-go traffic is one of the biggest ways to waste gas - and traffic is consistently worst during rush hour times of day. Ask your boss if you can shift your hours to work either earlier or later than normal, thereby avoiding most of that traffic. Better yet, see … [Read more...] about Avoiding rush-hour traffic can save money (and sanity)