We have not predicted the future so we will probably not know the exact time the recession will end and even if it is over, there is no guarantee that the prices for gas will become stable at the rate they were before entering into the slump. Travel expenses are now the largest proportion of income for any middle or lower class household, although previously this percentage was not a significant part of income in the earlier times. People have stopped planning for vacations, the sole reason being the rising costs of running errands or having the perks of a car. As a Tampa CPA, I advise that financial planning is necessary in these times.
Taking small measures could result in a substantial reduction in gas expenses. Here are a few ways to get you going.
1. Using Steel-coated Radial Tires – These increase gas mileage by over 8%. The new rolling resistance technology also reduces gas wastage and saves energy.
2. Have Patience – You need to accelerate lightly. Rushing by pounding the race is never a good idea.
3. Limit The Times You Strike The Brakes And Avoid Repeated Use– Hitting the brakes means you are spending your gas for stopping rather than travelling. Think of your moves and plan your driving in advance.
4. Coast Up On Road traffic–The red or green lights you see from far away will not stay green till you reach the signal. This particularly helps save gas by limiting the number of times brakes are used.
5. Never Drive For Work Or With Kids During Times of Rush Hour – Traffic forces recurrent acceleration and brakes with cars literally touching bumpers, which does not allow switching off the engine.
6. Using A GPS Device – Using this tracking device, you will be able to reach your destination in the shortest time possible.
7. Warm up the Car by Driving, Not Starting the Engine and Leaving It for a Five Minutes Rest – The longer the car engine stays idle, the longer it wastes gas.
8. Check Tire Pressure Once A Week – Under-inflated tires are the cause of loss of an estimated 6% gas mileage for a single pound.
9. Find The Cheapest Gas Station Nearby – Searching can be done through GasBuddy.com and other websites or through text message updates.
10. Maintain Your Speed When Driving on Highways or Roads – Always remember that driving on a constant speed saves the maximum fuel.
11. Do Not Keep Leave Your Air-conditioner Open All the Time i.e. If You Can Resist–When you switch on your AC, you need to press the accelerator frequently to get to the desirable highway speed, which means more gas is consumed.
12. Know The Mileage-Efficient Speed Level Of Your Car And Drive Around That Speed – 60 mph is the mileage efficient speed for lighter cars whereas heavier cars and 4x4s are advised to drive on 40 mph.
13. Avoid Over-stuffing Your Car – Pack lighter bags and items that are essential only.
14. Smaller & Lighter the Car, More Gas Mileage It Provides – A motorcycle is fast and saves more gas than cars.
15. Do Not Use Premium Gas – Unless you drive a heavy engine car, avoid using premium gas as it adds to the costs.
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