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Easy Ways To Stretch Your Gas Dollars

Over the past few articles we have learned several tips on how to stretch our gas to where we are saving money and still able to use our vehicle as needed. In this article we are going to look at more ways to save money including ways to still take a road trip, but still save money.

Consider buying a hybrid vehicle to save on the cost of gasoline. You may find yourself on a waiting list waiting for the first available hybrid but the wait will be well worth it because hybrid gas mileage is excellent.

The Toyota Prius is one of the most sought vehicles of the year. In the coming years the hybrid will become more available and will be more affordable than it is at this point.

One thing to keep in mind when you are traveling with a carrier or a roof rack is that you will be increasing your fuel cost by as much as 5 percent.

Try to reduce the amount of aerodynamic drag and improve your fuel consumption by placing as much as you can in the trunk of your car.

Another thing to keep in mind is that when you are carrying heavy objects in your vehicle you reduce your fuel economy by as much as 1 to 2 percent.

If you are going to be doing some heavy hauling you might find it to your benefit to hire a truck or borrow one from a friend so that you can reduces the wear and tear on your car as well as keep down your fuel costs.

It may seem like a small thing to do, but tightening the gas cap on your car will prevent gas from evaporating and escaping into the air.

If you have a gas cap that doesn't fit tightly, or you've lost your gas cap, buy a new one to replace it.

Contact your mechanic or the car dealer of your make of vehicle to see if they have your particular gas cap in stock or if they can place an order for one to be shipped to you.

When you are driving on the highway you should be using cruise control whenever possible to maintain a steady pace. This will help to increase your fuel consumption.

If you are driving a vehicle that currently has no cruise control it�s easy to have installed by your mechanic. Many newer vehicles come with cruise control as a feature and not as a luxury choice for just this reason: to save on fuel costs.

Now you have more tips on how to stretch your gas dollars, including some helpful information on a the hybrid gas mileage. Be sure to look for our next article for more ways to get more gas for the same money.