Get More Done At The Pump

3/5/2008

Getting gasoline for some people may be needed as often as a few times a week. With the price of gas so high get more done for yourself at the pump. Below are some ideas to have you get more done at the pump:

Go later
If you use your Debit or credit card you can avoid those long lines and get gas even after the station is closed. Be careful of course, Timemakeover.com doesn't condone risking your safety at night just to save a few minutes.

Junk That Trash
Get rid of those 20oz. bottles, fast food trash, and other refuse items while your at the pump. Drive cleaner, declutter.

Wash Your Windshield
Looking through a dirty windsheild is bothersome and it actually makes you strain harder to pay drive at night looking through a hazing windsheild which will increase your chance for eye fatigue and sleepiness. Clean that glass for an easier ride.

Track Gas Mileage
Keep track of your average mileage and have your car checked if the average decreases. To calculate your mileage, divide the number of miles traveled since your last fill-up by the number of gallons of gas you just purchased to fill up. An easy way to keep track of how many miles you've driven since the last time you got gas is to reset the trip meter to 0 after each fill-up. Alternately, you can note the odometer reading and number of gallons purchased each time you fill up and do the math.

Use a cheap gas finder service
Gasoline prices change frequently and may vary by as much as 20 percent within only a few blocks. It's important to be able find the service station with the lowest priced fuel. GasBuddy web sites allow motorists to share information about low priced fuel with others as well as target the lowest priced stations to save money when filling up at the pumps!

Use your Discover Card
5% Cashback Bonus on gas and everyday auto maintenance purchase is what Discover cards boast. Use your discover card to save some money at the pump.

Check your tire pressure
Under inflated tires can reduce your fuel economy by 2% per pound. If your tires should be at 32 psi and they are at 27 psi, you've reduced your mileage by 10%. So if gasoline is $2.00 per gallon, just by inflating your under inflated tires, you could reduce your actual price to $1.80 per gallon.
You can find the recommended level in your owner's manual or on the tag in your door jamb tag.
Checking your tires takes only a few minutes and is rather simple. Air is available at most gas station. Get in the habit of checking tires once-a-month.