Maintaining your vehicle
Always try to perform preventive maintenance. It is much cheaper to repair a little thing here and there, rather than a whole list of items when time matters most. Is your vehicle sputtering, having a rough idle, feels like it doesn’t want to stay running? Consider a tune up which includes new spark plugs, cap, and roter, and possibly more like fuel filters, fule injection cleaning, etc. These parts keep your vehicle running smooth… You don’t want to be stuck on the highway having to pay for a tow.

Avoid speeding and parking tickets
The adrenaline rush felt when speeding down the highway is one of the many pleasures of driving for some, but it comes at a high price. Slow down and avoid paying traffic tickets and higher insurance premiums because they are money thrown out the window. Watch your speed and the speed limits of the road. not only is it dangerous to ignore, but safety is not to be forgotten. Also, make sure you read the parking signs and remember to feed the meter before your time expires. As obvious as it seems, most of us still waste a lot of money through negligence.

Use gas sparingly
Controlling your passion for speed also means you should control your acceleration habits. Every time you rev the engine, your gas consumption also increases drastically. If you’re the type to pass everybody and boost your RPM (revolutions per minuete) in the red zone every time you step on the gas, think twice because it can decrease your fuel economy by as much as two miles per gallon. That’s quite a bit of gas over the course of a year.

Another way to save on fuel costs is to make sure you are pumping gas yourself and that you’re using the lowest octane called for in your owner’s manual. Most vehicles do just fine on 87 octane. Combine cheaper fuel with proper tire pressure and a well-tuned engine, and you can easily save a few hundred dollars a year on your gas expenditures. Also, always remember to replace your fuel filter at the suggested interval for your type of vehicle.

Other ways to save are:

• Make sure you turn off your engine when your car is idle for long periods of time.
• If you’re driving a manual car, try leaving it on neutral when going down a hill, but be careful and make sure there is plenty of room between your car and the one in front and check your local laws to see if this is legal. You could also put it in neutral when you’re waiting at a red light.
• Check and change your oil regularly. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing the oil once a year or every 5000 miles in passenger cars and light trucks with gasoline engines. Changing your vehicle’s oil is one of the most important things you can do to avoid delivering bundles of money to your service center later on.
• Be aware of gas prices: The high competition among gas stations can make prices fluctuate from one place to another. Saving a few cents each time you fill her up will pay off come the end of the year. Check out GasBuddy.com to find low gas prices anywhere in the USA and Canada.

Another great way to save money on your car expenses is by ensuring that all the accessories your car needs are purchased at the lowest price possible. Buy in bulk and look for bargains for each of these car-related products:

Windshield washer blades and fluid, Engine oil, Air fresheners, Products to wash your car, Mats, Winter tires, and Spark plugs.

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