Manual transmission cars get up to four miles per gallon better fuel economy than automatic transmission cars, according to Consumer Reports. This can translate into a savings of $350 each year, based on driving an average of 15,000 miles.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Save up to $350 per year on gas by driving a car with manual transmission
Coast through town to get the best gas mileage in the city
Rapid acceleration and braking not only causes wear and tear on a vehicle, but is also fuel inefficient. Instead, coast whenever possible after reaching your cruising speed, by taking your foot off the gas and letting the car's momentum move you forward. This will make your drive … [Read more...] about Coast through town to get the best gas mileage in the city
Use AC on the highway, lower the windows in town
Keep cool with air conditioning when driving on the highway, but lower the windows instead in the city to improve gas mileage & save money. Using air conditioning in stop-and-go city traffic wastes fuel and, therefore, money. But crank it up on the highway, when it is … [Read more...] about Use AC on the highway, lower the windows in town
Cruise control to savings
Use cruise control on the highway to keep a steady pace - cars use less gas when traveling at a constant speed than when continually speeding up and slowing down. The exception to the rule, however, is in very hilly areas - cruise control is very inefficient when it has to work … [Read more...] about Cruise control to savings
Earn free cash by using credit cards that offer rebates on gas purchases
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