A car that runs at it’s peak will produce the best fuel economy.  Anything that interferes with peak engine performance will decrease fuel economy and cost you gas and money.  That is the reason that proper oil maintenance of your engine is critical to maintaining good fuel economy.

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Nitrogen as an alternative to air when filling tires seems to be gaining some popularity.  The fact that Costco and other retailers are now offering nitrogen fills certainly points to nitrogen filled tires as becoming more mainstream. At almost $10 per tire does it really save fuel like it is claimed to do?  Here are some answers.
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Most people don’t realize that even small problems with the way their car is running could be costing them fuel economy. If your car is not running at peak performance then you are loosing gas and money every time you drive it. 

Many problems with your car can be corrected or identified with some simple things you can do on a regular basis.  Not only will you be saving gas by keeping your car running at its optimum, you may also be heading off costly repair bills.        Read more »

There are a number of methods you can use to reduce your overall expense of gas purchases even before you consider changing your driving habits or taking any actions on your car. These strategies consist of smart buying and good management of your gas purchases.

One of the easiest and most basic methods is smart shopping for gas. If you were buying a camera you would shop around for the store with the lowest price.  For some reason most of us were trained to treat gas differently. You probably buy gas where it is convenient regardless of price.  That is what you need to change.

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Is premium gas really worth $208.00 more per year?  Do you get better mileage or fuel economy with premium?  Does premium gas make your car run better?

The cost difference between regular gas and premium is generally about twenty cents per gallon.  That means filling up a 20 gallon tank will cost $4.00 more if you fill with premium instead of regular.  If you fill your car once a week the premium will cost you $208.00 more than regular over the course of a year.    Read more »

Keeping your tires at the recommended PSI (Pounds per square inch) can save you 4% on your annual gas costs.  That could save the average family between $100 and $200 dollars per year. Here is how you determine and maintain the correct tire pressure.       Read more »

As the price of fuel goes up and up more drivers are thinking about using generic gas from stations that are not affiliated with the big international gas companies like Exxon or Shell.  The question is, can you get the same quality of gas from ABC gas station as you can get from the big guys?  Will the XYZ gas run your car with out causing damage to your engine?     Read more »

Discover how consumers have lowered their cost of gas to unheard of levels.  One consumer paid 89 cents, another paid $1.09. They used a method that everyone uses all the time.  they just applied it to gas.

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If you know the smart way to purchase your gas you can save a considerable amount of money. The following strategies could save you 4 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent or even 14 percent of your gas costs.   Read more »

Does filling your tires with nitrogen save you gas?  There is a large group of advocates who say yes.  Here is why they say that.           Read more »