How to Save Money at the Gas Pump this Holiday Season
With the holiday season right around the corner, most people start considering ways to save money for trips and gifts, and students in Stillwater have to get extra creative when considering how else to save money. We are here to help. Trimming away the excess can start with your new or used car. Here are some tips.
1. Slow down and smell the savings
The speed at which you travel is directly linked to the speed at which gas leaves your tank. Studies show that once you hit 60 miles per hour and above, your gas mileage decreases substantially faster than at lower speeds. Consider going a bit slower to save on gas.
2. Fill up in the middle of the week
Turns out, gas is usually lower on Wednesdays than on any other day of the week. Who knew?
3. Give yourself a choice
Most of us are guilty of driving our cars, trucks or SUVs until they are on empty, and then we have to get to a gas station quickly. That’s not the smartest way to save on gas. Fill up when it’s most convenient for your wallet, not just your schedule, whenever possible. Finding that spot in Stillwater that has the best gas prices will really add up overtime.
4. Are you at the right PSI?
Check your tires regularly. The Department of Energy says that when your tires lower by just one PSI your gas mileage decreases by .4 percent. Save your gas money by just monitoring your tires. Easy enough, right?
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