Right now, fuel prices are a global concern. The price of a gallon of gas has bounced off the ceiling and is close to normal levels, but winter is coming, and Europe may need every drop of heat they can get. That means a potentially tight fuel market and unpredictable prices at the pump. If you need to commute, drive for work, or need travel, it's important to plan against high fuel prices. It's only practical to start looking for ways to save, such as grocery budgeting. With just a few changes to their habits, anyone can improve their miles per gallon to reduce the gas cost for every day that they drive.
If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that you're not alone. Millions of people all over the world are struggling with fuel prices and grocery budgeting right now and swapping tips on how to stay affordably mobile. Let's explore the best tactics to keep your gas costs low this month and this year.
Never make your engine work harder than it needs to. Good maintenance ensures that the engine uses your fuel supply as efficiently as possible. Keep your engine well-maintained and take it to the shop for a tune-up every six months to a year. Pay especially close attention to the battery terminals. If these get dirty or start to corrode, then the alternator has to work harder, and more gasoline is burned.
So take your car in for maintenance on the predicted schedule. Be sure to ask about fuel efficiency and clean battery terminals at the beginning and ask about a full tune-up and cleaning for the sake of fuel efficiency and grocery budgeting.