| We always run to a place where there is rush | | | | measurement of how difficult it is to ignite |
| for our fuel. But did you know that it does | | | | the gas in your car and has nothing to do |
| not always help us to save our money? It is | | | | with the quality of the gas. If you are |
| always good to know what are the best places | | | | experiencing engine pings, rattles, or knocks |
| to purchase gas and when to do it. | | | | you can switch to high-octane gas. |
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| Another small but useful tips to fill your | | | | However, you shouldn't be experiencing any of |
| car tank and saving some more from it, the | | | | those knocks and rattles if you are keeping |
| more care you take of filling your car gas | | | | your vehicle maintained and making sure that |
| the more you save yourself of other hazards | | | | you don't miss those scheduled maintenance |
| that could have arise otherwise. | | | | checkups. If you are driving a new model car |
| | | | you definitely shouldn't be hearing any pings |
| We sometime don't really look at the tank of | | | | or rattles and if you are you should take |
| our car to see how much gas is in it. This | | | | your vehicle to a mechanic. |
| could give you unwanted troubles. | | | | |
| | | | Try to avoid "topping off" at the gas pumps. |
| Try to buy your gas from a gas station that | | | | When you purchase just a bit of gas at the |
| is consistently busy and therefore has its | | | | gas station the pump doesn't have enough time |
| underground tanks filled on a regular basis. | | | | to really activate, resulting in short bursts |
| Gas stations that are slow will have gas that | | | | of fuel that may short change you from the |
| has been sitting in underground tanks for | | | | amount of gas that you are purchasing. |
| longer periods of time, leading to gas | | | | |
| contamination. | | | | The best time to replenish your gas tank is |
| | | | when you have half a tank or less left in |
| This contamination can mean that the gas you | | | | your vehicle, or when you find a gas price |
| are purchasing is less powerful than fresh | | | | that you just can't afford to miss. Try nott |
| gas and will decrease your fuel economy. | | | | to drive your car when the gas gauge is on |
| | | | empty. |
| Try to time your visits to busier gas | | | | |
| stations at those busy times but make sure | | | | You may think that you using very little gas |
| that you're not in a rush to get anywhere. | | | | when your car is on empty, but you are in |
| If you're late for an appointment you may | | | | fact using more gas because your vehicle is |
| find yourself giving up in frustration if you | | | | running less efficiently as it tries to |
| have to wait to purchase your gas and then | | | | accelerate and decelerate in a normal |
| find yourself moving over to a gas station | | | | fashion. Keep your gas level above the |
| that has a higher gas cost for the day. | | | | quarter tank mark if at all possible. |
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| When you have finished filling up your gas | | | | You don't have to rush every time during the |
| tank try turning the nozzle of the hose a | | | | rush hour for refueling your car. You can buy |
| full 180 degrees. This will drain a bit more | | | | gas from the station which is higher in |
| gas into your tank; in some cases up to an | | | | prices but do not go for cheap gas always |
| entire half cup that would otherwise be a | | | | because that could cost you more in the |
| bonus to the next gas customer. | | | | maintenance of your car. |
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| Once you get into the habit of turning the | | | | Turning the nozzle of the hose a full |
| hose you'll find yourself doing it without | | | | 180-degree can drain a bit more fuel into |
| thinking. That extra half cup that you get | | | | your tank. So don't give the benefit of your |
| each time that you fill your gas tank can add | | | | carelessness to others. Use it yourself. |
| up to a lot of extra gas at the end of the | | | | |
| year that you never have known about. | | | | The best way to avoid spending more on |
| | | | high-octane gas is maintaining your car |
| For most cars these days, buying higher | | | | properly with regular servicing. This can |
| octane gas is a waste of your money. Regular | | | | help you save extra money on your car gas. |
| unleaded has approximately 87 octane already | | | | |
| and is fine for your vehicle. By avoiding | | | | The best time to fill your car gas is when |
| buying high-octane gas you'll be saving a | | | | you have half tank or less left in your |
| large amount of money over a period of time. | | | | vehicle, or when you find a gas price that |
| High octane gas is always more expensive at | | | | you just can't afford to miss. But don't rush |
| the gas pumps so the next time that you feel | | | | for the good price only. Don't drive your car |
| guilty for filling up your SUV with regular | | | | with an empty tank or you better get ready to |
| gas you can be assured that no harm will come | | | | spend more on its maintenance. |
| to your vehicle. Octane is simply a | | | | |