eight driving hacks that will help you save money on gas driving maybe the most
convenient way to get around but the rising costs of owning and maintaining a
vehicle make it a luxury that's too difficult to afford if you use your car
to commute to work on a daily basis the cost of gas and maintenance services can
almost make it feel like you're working to drive rather than driving to work
however there are some tricks you can do to help cut down on your fuel and
maintenance costs keep watching for eight driving hacks that will save you
money so you can put the joy back into joyride before we begin this video don't
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number eight plan your route before you go you probably have a destination or
two in mind before you put your car into drive however many people don't take the
most efficient route possible there are endless amounts of mapping tools
available that can guarantee you're getting where you need as fast as
possible when you don't plan ahead to take the route that will get you to your
destination in the fastest way possible you're setting yourself up for failure
all it takes is a little bit of time using the internet or an app to find the
way that will not only get you there faster but will also minimize the amount
of traffic you're in this will help you save gas and will also help promote less
wear and tear on your car this will save you money and sanity in the long run
this tip is especially helpful to follow if you're planning on going on a long
trip if you're driving to a destination that is a few hours away it is in your
best interest to plan ahead if you're going on a road trip and don't plan your
route ahead of time you may end up accidentally taking a longer route which
could take you hours longer in the shorter route this would waste
unnecessary gas and could potentially cost you a ton of money on wasted gas so
make sure you plan out your route you should also compare various different
routes to see what the best ones are you should
also keep an eye out for roots which could potentially have heavier bouts of
traffic than other routes so bust out your google maps and plan your route
before you go did you know that there's a way to save money on gas by using the
air conditioner in your car yep you heard that right but you'll just have to
stick around until the end of the video to find out what that hack is number
seven eliminate wind resistance having a luggage rack on your roof or even
keeping your windows down can cause wind resistance while driving the more
aerodynamic your vehicle is the more fuel you'll save in the long run so if
you're planning on going on a long trip it might be in your best interest to try
to avoid strapping anything onto the roof of your car if you can try cramming
as much as you possibly can in your car if you have luggage on the roof of your
car it will significantly slow you down and if you're going on a long trip this
could cause you to waste unnecessary gas costing you a hefty penny the longer you
drive number six plan where you fill up don't wait until you're out of gas to
fill up or you'll end up paying more out of convenience
gas stations near the highway are notorious for being pricier plan ahead
and take advantage of as many smartphone apps that show you the cheapest gas
prices around you just like you should plan your route ahead of time you should
do your research and find out the best and cheapest places to get gas most
small towns tend to have cheaper gas prices than gas stations in the suburbs
major cities or long highways if you do your research and look into cheap gas
stations along your route you could save yourself lots of money
don't waste your hard-earned cash on expensive gas prices if you're going on
a long trip the best thing to do is always plan ahead look for gas stations
that are cheaper and plan your route so that when it comes time to fill up you
can do so at a gas station that won't cost you an arm and a leg the money you
save on gas alone could be used for so many other things number five declutter
your car some of us have a habit of driving around with a lot of unnecessary
weight however it's best to keep only the
Sesa t's in your vehicle because the heavier it is the more fuel it will end
up consuming this might not be easy to do if you're going on a long trip that
will take a few hours or a few days if that's the case for you try to pack
smart consider what you need to bring and what you don't need to bring don't
pack unnecessary things if you aren't going on a long trip and are just using
your car to go about your daily routine you should still absolutely consider
this hack if you tend to throw anything and everything into the backseat or into
the passenger seat try not doing that eliminate any extra
things you have lying around in your car or your trunk the lighter your car is
the less gas it will consume when you're driving it so if you've got boxes of CDs
from 1998 sitting in your trunk that you've been meaning to throw away since
the millennium well it might be time to do it right now
you'll save yourself money and clean out your car at the same time plus if your
car tends to get really messy because you're generally a messy person this
fact I'll puke EEP your car tidy thank us later
number four monitoring your braking excessive braking can waste gas and can
cause your brake pads to wear out this can be avoided by monitoring how you
brake maintaining a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you
will eliminate the need to slam on the brakes which will improve the efficiency
of your car number three use cruise control when you're driving on the
highway cruise control doesn't just provide your
foot a brake it can also provide additional gas savings accelerating
regularly will cause you to use much more fuel than necessary if you're
planning on going on a long road trip this driving hack is an absolute
lifesaver when you're driving on a highway for long periods of time you can
turn on the cruise control so that your car cruises at a set pace the entire way
through not only will this save your sanity but it'll also significantly help
reduce the amount of gas you're using to get to your destination this is an
amazing driving hack that most people don't actually know about while it won't
work for you a slickers who do a majority of your
driving during rush hour and bumper-to-bumper traffic it is a great
hack for anyone who does regular long highway drives or if you're planning on
going on a long road trip any time soon well remember this driving hack you'll
save tons of money number two monitor your tire pressure under
inflated tires can cause your fuel consumption to increase it's important
to regularly check your tire pressure as properly inflated tires help reduce
friction and offer better gas mileage you can do this easily by visiting any
mechanic or even a gas station this is a great way to stay on top of your fuel
consumption and save money and now here is the ultimate driving hack that will
save you money on gas and it has to do with the air conditioner in your car
number one turn off air conditioning in the Sun months blasting the AC might
seem necessary but fuel consumption increases 15% on average when the air
conditioner is on the AC uses energy supplied from the engine which uses the
field in your gas tank so if you really don't need to use the air conditioner in
your car try not to you can always open the windows what are some of your
favorite driving hacks to save gas let us know in the comments section below
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