Cars Technic Blog

Save Cash On Gasoline And Other Items
I have been engaged in a bit of digging on the numerous tactics to save dollars and have discovered some sound ideas amongst the ones that are not so good.
Ones that are not so valid are those that are unrealistic (”pay off your credit cards now and save interest” which you would (have done if you could), lame (coupons and rebates and irritating nonsense such as that) and too much of a sacrifice (take public transportation, etc)

So, here are a few worthwhile ones…
1. SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES
There are many things you can do to keep from wasting money on groceries that will perish or that will sit on the shelves forever. For instance, never go grocery shopping when you are starved! Also, have a list so you don't “impulse buy” yourself into insolvency. Other suggestions are to have a budget and at least attempt to come close (it's like the game “The Price Is Right” - if you go over you lose!), choose generic brands instead of brand name - it's really the same peanut butter, choose to drink water and never from the tap, and, most important, leave the childrenhome with your spouse when you go food shopping for gawd's sake!
2. OPTIMIZE YOUR GAS CONSUMPTION
A. Here is one that will surprise you…Roll up windows on highway. While many people assume they're being economical by turning off the air-conditioner, it actually creates a strong drag if you are driving fast with the windows down, and is worse for your fuel economy. So, City Driving=windows down and A/C off and Highway Driving=windows up and A/C on.
B. Don't buy hot gas and do park in the shade. Try to get gas when it is cool (morning or evening) so the fuel is thicker and won't evaporate as rapidly. And parking in the sun will cause gas to evaporate also.
C. Try to avoid heavy traffic times. Of course no one wants to go onto the 405 freeway and sit in a parking lot there. There is actually a reason why we call the driveway as the driveway and the parkway as the parkway!! But understand that as much as it is harmful to your internal temperature gauge it is also bad for your gas economy.
D. Telecommute - It's good for the economy, it's good for traffic,it's good for the family, it's good in a lot of ways and many people are following this new trend. If you can arrange to get a job where you can work at home, do it! You will be happier, feel freer and more independent, and save money on fuel (and also on food as you are more likely toeat out, waste money and get fat if you are working in an office than if you work at home)