10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Driving
These 10 tips can help you lower the expense of driving.
1. Don’t drive over the speed limit, and maintain a smooth, steady pace whenever possible.
2. Don’t idle; turn your car off to save gas.
3. Combine short trips into a longer trip when possible. A warm engine uses less gas than a cold one does.
4. Shop around for car insurance and re-evaluate every year or two to ensure you’re getting the best rate.
5. Buy regular gasoline unless your car manual states otherwise.
6. Keep your car properly tuned; check your manual for a maintenance schedule and stick to it.
7. Check your tire pressure once a month to keep tires properly inflated.
8. Use your air conditioner at highway speeds. Rolling down the windows causes drag and uses more mileage than the A/C.
9. Carpool when possible, and avoid peak rush hour times.
10. Check and replace air filters on a regular basis.
