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Saving Money at the Pump: Tips to Stretch Your Gas Dollars

FTC -- Whether driving cross-town or cross-country, everybody wants to save money at the pump. Regardless of the make and model, your car's estimated gas mileage is just that — an estimate. An important variable is how you fuel, drive, and maintain your car. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, offers these bumper-to-bumper tips to help you get the most mileage out of your gas purchases:

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Check your owner's manual for the most effective octane level for your car. For most cars, the recommended gasoline is regular octane. In most cases, using a higher octane gas than the manufacturer recommends offers no benefit — and costs you at the pump. Some cars do require premium fuel, so before you fill up, check your owner's manual to find out if the hig

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Submitted May 14, 2012 By: mastermariner

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ltbombb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,759 Points:564,520 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 6:21:48 AM Ignore ltbombb Report Abuse Nice refresher.
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,734 Points:663,200 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 11:00:51 AM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse Several good points...mostly common sense.
hadji812 Rookie Author Topeka Posts:97 Points:288,645 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 10:58:50 AM Ignore hadji812 Report Abuse a little common sense goes a long way
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,743 Points:588,820 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 9:24:33 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse ok
johnd900 Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:475 Points:192,305 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 11:39:28 PM Ignore johnd900 Report Abuse same ol', same ol'...
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,677 Points:535,120 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 11:31:37 PM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Always sage advice.
manaknight14 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:538 Points:427,460 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 10:27:34 PM Ignore manaknight14 Report Abuse I've seen this list posted before, and there's one item in it I always take issue with: the octane tip. It says to make sure the octane you're using is required and not just recommended. I disagree. If your car has a "recommended" octane that is higher than its minimum required octane, use the higher octane "recommended" fuel. Your car will often see enough of a mileage improvement to make up for the increased cost per gallon, plus deliver better performance and help your engine last longer thanks to better spark timing. This is one situation where it's best not to skimp. If your owner's manual says something like "minimum 87, recommended 91," go for the 91.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,062 Points:794,225 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 9:05:17 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Some good points but the real problem is we are not developing our resources.
aquarinut Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,628 Points:436,005 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 8:29:24 PM Ignore aquarinut Report Abuse All good points, but all posted before, guess we're a little slow getting off the learning start point. Still a good read though!
Lugi1967 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,773 Points:999,220 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 8:05:49 PM Ignore Lugi1967 Report Abuse Smame old
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,978 Points:1,738,910 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:31:51 PM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse don't have to stay home.. just have to get smart.... I just drove 392 miles on 9.3 gallons of gas in my 2010 Civic Hybrid. for those that can't divide that is 42 MPG... most of that driving was at 65-75 MPH... get a hybrid or pony up for a Volt... everyday is a day the stubborn get left further behind
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,245 Points:980,180 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:21:00 PM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Just stay home.
cmmattia Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,964 Points:388,660 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:15:09 PM Ignore cmmattia Report Abuse every tip helps.... paying less is better !!!
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,962 Points:789,205 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:48:11 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse nothing new
Cakes77 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:5,145 Points:1,649,720 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:39:04 PM Ignore Cakes77 Report Abuse Nice.
bandannaman Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,849 Points:365,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:35:52 PM Ignore bandannaman Report Abuse ok
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,882 Points:645,240 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:32:25 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse Great comment hotwheels001
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:1,968 Points:452,885 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:08:17 PM Ignore HorizonChaser Report Abuse Or if you not an American, keep your tyres inflated, etc. etc. etc.
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:1,968 Points:452,885 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:07:47 PM Ignore HorizonChaser Report Abuse Keep tires inflated, etc. etc. etc.
Venzadriver Champion Author Florida Posts:1,325 Points:359,365 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:25:25 PM Ignore Venzadriver Report Abuse Keep the fuel systems clean, use cruise whenever possible and combine errands.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,244 Points:1,017,810 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:18:13 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse Remove excess weight from the trunk.
hotwheels001 Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:49 Points:52,755 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:03:06 PM Ignore hotwheels001 Report Abuse one true way of saving money is not taking the car to drive around the corner to pick up smokes or beer. five to ten blocks is close enough to walk. just too many lazy people....me included. Remove excess weight from the trunk. I guess mother-in-law will have to go. LOL
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,934 Points:1,013,695 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 4:54:21 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse People who don't read owner's manuals of anything they purchase deserve to get less use of a product.
carrek Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:230 Points:188,525 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 4:06:20 PM Ignore carrek Report Abuse Another good article is at http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/blogs/a-lead-foot-learns-the-joys-of-eco-driving? Gas Buddy won't let me post it as a news story.
swampman Rookie Author Ontario Posts:79 Points:505,305 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 3:38:03 PM Ignore swampman Report Abuse Lots of good tips here, not sure if they are all possible all of the time.
wild3bill Champion Author New York Posts:2,546 Points:1,685,865 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 3:28:42 PM Ignore wild3bill Report Abuse Pay CASH where a couple of years ago a few stations offered 4 cents to a nickle off for CASH . Now Most stations offer 10 cents off for CASH. The few stations that do not offer a discount are shunned unless the charge very close to the dime lower cash price!
ZimaKC All-Star Author Pittsburgh Posts:552 Points:545,185 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 2:59:33 PM Ignore ZimaKC Report Abuse i do these things already, and they work