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Saving Gas Equals More Money In The Wallet Of Northern Virginia Motorists
As gas prices continue to soar, many Northern Virginia motorists are looking
for ways to save money through gas saving tips. Saving gas means saving money
at the pump; here are some car care tips we can all use.
- Go for the lowest octane possible. Your auto manufacturer has made a recommendation
on what octane is necessary to appropriate operate you vehicle. Determine
what that is, and use only that gas. Unless your vehicle requires the use
of the premium gas, there is no reason to use the higher-priced gas.
- Never top-off the fuel tank. Perhaps the biggest gas saving tip anyone can
give you is this — do not top-off the fuel tank. Just because you think
you can get a few more ounces in the car — meaning a few more feet you
can travel before stopping again — does not mean it is a good idea. When
the pump stops, hang it up. You are done. The extra drops of gas will be charged
to you, and they will either slop around in the gas tank or evaporate into
fumes.
- Always make sure your gas cap is tightly secured. Gas will evaporate from
your gas tank, and unless you like paying for gas that you do not get to use,
tighten it down. The Car Care Council estimates nearly 150 million gallons
of gas are lost each year through evaporation. Now that's a good gas
saving tip.
- Park in the shade. This goes back to evaporation. If the inside of your
car feels like a hotbox, fuel is evaporating from your gas tank.
- Always keep up to date with your vehicle's routine maintenance schedule.
The best fuel saving tip possible is to ensure you car is operated as it is
supposed to, this will save more gas than anything else.
For more information on fuel saving tips or car care tips, contact the professionally
trained staff at Burke Centre Automotive. Serving the communities of Burke,
VA, Fairfax Station, VA, Clifton, VA, Fairfax City, VA and Springfield, VA the
highly professional staff at Burke Centre Automotive can address all of your
car care needs.
