Help your vehicle and save on gas tips

Hi my name is Jet here are some good tips on how to save on your gas bill.

I use these tips everyday I live 10 miles from the closest store. When gas prices were low going to the store for just a gallon of milk was fun, I never thought anything about it but now I think twice. I do not go unless I need to. Now I call my husband and ask him to pick it up on his way home. It is a sad thing on how high the price of gas has gone.

• 1. Don't drive. Don't drive when you don't have to. Carpooling, walking, taking the bus, and riding a bike not only save gas, but also are better for our environment and may be better for your health. Do you really need to drive to the store that is only a couple of blocks down the street?
• 2. Get a credit card. Some credit cards offer gas savings when you use the card for purchases. This works in much the same way that some credit card companies give you frequent flyer miles when you use their card for purchases. But watch for interest rate charges.
• 3. Get a membership card. Some gas stations offer membership benefits. There are also department and grocery stores that give discounts at the fuel pump when you use their store membership cards.
• 4. Give your car a tune up. While giving your car a tune up won't actually save you money at the pump, it will save you gas. Using less gas saves you money. Have the oil changed, and have a certified mechanic give your engine a look over.
• 5. Check the web for deals. Web sites let you find the best deals in your area. Check out the external links below to start.
• 6. Buy a hybrid car. Not only do hybrid cars give you immediate savings at the pump, the U.S. government and your local state offer tax breaks for people who use gas-saving cars. Federal deductions for using gas-saving cars can be as high as $2,000.00. If you can't afford the growing number of hybrid cars out there, consider getting a regular car with good MPG (miles per gallon), like the Toyota Echo. In general, the smaller the car, the better the mileage. Get the absolutely smallest car you can live with,

Use the lowest recommended octane for your car. The lower octane gas is cheaper. Most modern cars are engineered to run efficiently on lower octane fuel. Check your owner's manual to be sure, as not all car engines should use lowest octane gas.

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