The number one way to save money on petrol costs would be to simply stay home. I don’t mean never step out of your door, however stop making those unnecessary trips.

Planning to kill two or three birds with one stone is also a great petrol saver. If you have to go somewhere anyway and can incorporate a few extra errands, you’ll be laughing!

Car pool. This an American term of which Australians are becoming very familiar with. I don’t think we even have our own term for sharing a ride or getting a lift but

Empty your car. Don’t drive around with your car loaded with unnecessary items. Check to see whats in your boot and clean it out. I know one guy who has a van and stores boxes of drinks for his cafe in there. Are you serious!!!

Don’t drive like an idiot. Don’t put your foot flat on the accelerator because it just literally suck s the petrol from your tank. My husband is a shocker for this. He always drop the gear to 2ND going up a hill at 100km per hour. You should hear the car revving!!!

Of course there are plenty more tips out there.. Let me know if you think of any good ones!

1. Use regular gas instead of the premium blend if your owner’s manual permits it. There is thirty to fifty cent difference between the cost of regular and premium gasoline. And if your car is designed to run on regular gas, there is no advantage in filling up with premium. Of course, if your car requires premium, you should never use regular as it may cause some damage to your engine.

2. Keep your engine well maintained. A dirty air filter can reduce your gas mileage by as much as 40%. Change the air filter according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. However, if you live in an area that is prone to dust and dirt in the air, you should change the air filter more frequently.

3. Ensure that your tires are inflated to the proper pressure. Tires that are over or under inflated can reduce your gas mileage by a considerable amount. Use a tire gauge to check your pressure. Do not depend on the guage that is attached to the air hose where you get air. They are frequently inaccurate.

4. Slow down! By far the primary cause of most poor mileage is speed. As far as gas mileage goes; speed kills! Traveling at 75 miles per hour as opposed to 55 mph can reduce your gasoline mileage by a whopping 25%. So the next time you are late for an appointment, call them and tell them that you can’t afford to get there on time.

5. Keep your car well maintained mechanically. Worn out spark plugs not only rob your car’s gas mileage and power, it’s stealing the money right out of your pocket. A six cylinder car that has one fouled spark plug is wasting 17% of the gas you buy.

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