I always look for ways to save on gas with my Jeep. For starters I always keep my tires inflated to the correct psi and stick to the speed limits, not gunning to take off or to make it up the hills. I keep my Jeep empty of anything I do not need in it. Air filters and oil changed when recommended also helps a bit. When I have to drive I combine all my stops with one trip, no going out then coming home then going out later or even the next day. This part takes a little planning, so I may not do this as often.
well buying my honda i knew its efficiency and since I do clock in about 400 miles a week, I make it a point to buy my gas on a wednesday(which i think is the cheapest day) and always with cash. If i ever use my card its the one with points back...
We live in the suburbs so a car is almost a necessity. I save on gas in many ways. 1) Buy from the cheapest source (Costco or a nearby supermarket) and pay the lower cash price if there is one. 2) Work from home. 3) Patronize local businesses, gang up errands and plan routes to reduce miles. 4) Walk. I'm fortunate that my daughter and grandkids live only a mile away. 5) Drive slow and easy. I keep to 40 mph on major city thoroughfares (where the speed limit is 45) and under 60 mph on the highway. And I go easy on brake and gas pedal. 6) On long drives, I stay behind big truck hoping to benefit from the draft (but not too close).
Agreed that its tough to tell the difference between legitimate locally sourced souvenirs that help the local economy vs cheap knock offs that aren't even made locally. Stay away from anything resembling a souvenir shop.
You can also grow ginger, green onions and leeks, among several other veggies, just by putting the roots in a glass of water and putting the glass on a sunny windowsill. As you cut off the top to use for cooking, it regrows in a matter of days. :)
I decided a long time ago to never have a long commute to any job. Most have required a short drive, or I could just walk or take a bus. If I can walk to something, I never drive to it. I'm easy on the gas pedal and tend to get very good mileage when I do have to drive somewhere.
I save on gas by trying to stick to my neighborhood gas station with good prices, and by grouping errands according to the areas I will be working in that day. (I drive to my clients' homes). We also try to take the car with better gas mileage when we go on road trips.
We "trip share" with other families. The other family & us deside where we'd like to go then we cruise off.The cost of gas & motel is only 1/2 the cost when we do this way and it is fun! We have done this with several families and been able to go places we would not have otherwise been able to afford.
I car pool with 2 other families on bring & picking up our schoolage children. We take a full week of playing taxi then the next 2 weeks, the other mom's get their turn at it. This saves us gas & time
Since we live 3 blocks away from downtown in our town, we walk to the stores. (We use the car to go to a neighboring town 50 miles away.)
I don't use any apps, I do try to keep an eye on the price of gas if I pass a station to keep up with the cheapest of the stations that I pass in in usual driving patterns (I won't go out of my way for cheaper gas), and I try to consolidate trips and errands.
I've been lucky a couple times and bought gift cards at Safeway that provided me with lots of gas points that I could redeem for cheap gas. Most of the time I just go to the same station that has the cheapest prices in my neighborhood.
I've definitely changed my habits. I use public transportation/walk/carpool whenever I can and generally only use my car on the weekends for some errands.
I switched to a Prius a couple of years ago, and have been getting 50+ MPG on most tanks. Since my job requires me to travel across town for different clients, I am definitely benefiting from the increased fuel economy. I also use the Gas Buddy app on my phone which helps me find the cheapest gas stations at my location.
I just made these with dried blueberries. Easy! Easy! Easy! I'm embarrassed to say I ate almost half the recipe right out of the oven. Fills you up & sits well on your stomach. Will definitely be making this again. Next time I'll add nuts. Wonder how they would be substituting some peanut butter for some applesauce?
A small change I recently learned about is using fuel injector cleaner every 6 months to keep your engine running clean and efficient. It makes a difference in gas mileage!
This is great, Kentin. It can be tough to bite the bullet on big home repairs, and even tougher to determine what's most important. I just want to add that an emergency can hurt a little less if you're prepared financially. Here's a tip sheet that we developed: http://talkingcents.consumercredit.com/2013/08/27/tuesday-tip-build-your...
I always look for ways to save on gas with my Jeep. For starters I always keep my tires inflated to the correct psi and stick to the speed limits, not gunning to take off or to make it up the hills. I keep my Jeep empty of anything I do not need in it. Air filters and oil changed when recommended also helps a bit. When I have to drive I combine all my stops with one trip, no going out then coming home then going out later or even the next day. This part takes a little planning, so I may not do this as often.
I use fuel rewards programs to save.
well buying my honda i knew its efficiency and since I do clock in about 400 miles a week, I make it a point to buy my gas on a wednesday(which i think is the cheapest day) and always with cash. If i ever use my card its the one with points back...
Mostly by combining trips. I try to plan ahead or if I do need something I'll try to wait until I can fit it in with another planned trip.
We live in the suburbs so a car is almost a necessity. I save on gas in many ways. 1) Buy from the cheapest source (Costco or a nearby supermarket) and pay the lower cash price if there is one. 2) Work from home. 3) Patronize local businesses, gang up errands and plan routes to reduce miles. 4) Walk. I'm fortunate that my daughter and grandkids live only a mile away. 5) Drive slow and easy. I keep to 40 mph on major city thoroughfares (where the speed limit is 45) and under 60 mph on the highway. And I go easy on brake and gas pedal. 6) On long drives, I stay behind big truck hoping to benefit from the draft (but not too close).
We purhased a hybrid. I also try to avoid left turns.
Frist way: Stay at home as much as possible. Second: Combine errands and trips to town. Third: Live close to town without living in town. Works great!
Agreed that its tough to tell the difference between legitimate locally sourced souvenirs that help the local economy vs cheap knock offs that aren't even made locally. Stay away from anything resembling a souvenir shop.
You can also grow ginger, green onions and leeks, among several other veggies, just by putting the roots in a glass of water and putting the glass on a sunny windowsill. As you cut off the top to use for cooking, it regrows in a matter of days. :)
I pop it out of gear when I'm going down hill.
i try to get gas at costco. i also try to combine my errands.
I decided a long time ago to never have a long commute to any job. Most have required a short drive, or I could just walk or take a bus. If I can walk to something, I never drive to it. I'm easy on the gas pedal and tend to get very good mileage when I do have to drive somewhere.
I save on gas by trying to stick to my neighborhood gas station with good prices, and by grouping errands according to the areas I will be working in that day. (I drive to my clients' homes). We also try to take the car with better gas mileage when we go on road trips.
Mass transit when I can. Keep the car well maintained with full tires.
I save on gas by driving less
Searched for house after getting a job. Purchased within 2 miles of work. Can walk or bike. Only fill car once a month or less.
We "trip share" with other families. The other family & us deside where we'd like to go then we cruise off.The cost of gas & motel is only 1/2 the cost when we do this way and it is fun! We have done this with several families and been able to go places we would not have otherwise been able to afford.
I car pool with 2 other families on bring & picking up our schoolage children. We take a full week of playing taxi then the next 2 weeks, the other mom's get their turn at it. This saves us gas & time
Since we live 3 blocks away from downtown in our town, we walk to the stores. (We use the car to go to a neighboring town 50 miles away.)
I don't use any apps, I do try to keep an eye on the price of gas if I pass a station to keep up with the cheapest of the stations that I pass in in usual driving patterns (I won't go out of my way for cheaper gas), and I try to consolidate trips and errands.
I've been lucky a couple times and bought gift cards at Safeway that provided me with lots of gas points that I could redeem for cheap gas. Most of the time I just go to the same station that has the cheapest prices in my neighborhood.
I've definitely changed my habits. I use public transportation/walk/carpool whenever I can and generally only use my car on the weekends for some errands.
I switched to a Prius a couple of years ago, and have been getting 50+ MPG on most tanks. Since my job requires me to travel across town for different clients, I am definitely benefiting from the increased fuel economy. I also use the Gas Buddy app on my phone which helps me find the cheapest gas stations at my location.
I just made these with dried blueberries. Easy! Easy! Easy! I'm embarrassed to say I ate almost half the recipe right out of the oven. Fills you up & sits well on your stomach. Will definitely be making this again. Next time I'll add nuts. Wonder how they would be substituting some peanut butter for some applesauce?
I make sure to do all my errands in one trip.
A small change I recently learned about is using fuel injector cleaner every 6 months to keep your engine running clean and efficient. It makes a difference in gas mileage!
This is great, Kentin. It can be tough to bite the bullet on big home repairs, and even tougher to determine what's most important. I just want to add that an emergency can hurt a little less if you're prepared financially. Here's a tip sheet that we developed: http://talkingcents.consumercredit.com/2013/08/27/tuesday-tip-build-your...
I hope you and my fellow readers find it helpful.