Tips for Save Money on Your Next Trip to the Gas Station
Before you ask, no, it’s not possible to fill up your tank for just a few bucks. However, there are ways to keep the costs of fueling or Gas your car as low as possible.
Here are some tips on how you can save money at the gas station:
The first hint is one many people have heard before… But this time it’s true! Try to avoid buying gas when you’re really desperate or running late – It happens every now and then. Buy only enough fuel so that you will have no problem filling up again until next time.
Fill ‘er up! Ask your service station attendant to fill your tank all the way up after you’ve paid for your last purchase. This little trick could save you around 60¢ to $1 per 10 gallons.
Place a quarter in your car window
This is one of the best ways to save money on gas! It’s an old Swedish technique which has been used for many years now, and works really well. The theory is that it gives you better mileage by reducing your fuel consumption by as much as 0.035%. Take the time to weigh your car after filling up – if it weighs less than before, you can take out the quarter!
Your spare tire might be able to save you cash
Did you know that driving around with a full tank of gas but no spare tires could cost nearly $150? The extra weight might actually improve your mileage, though it depends on how full (and empty) the tank is. If you have a full tank, start looking for that spare tire and save at least $150!
Save money abroad by asking your service station attendant to reset the pump
Did you know that gas prices in California are among the highest in the country? It can be even more expensive elsewhere around the world. You could get a lot of great tips from locals about the best places to fill up. In some countries it’s not unusual to get away with filling up for just a few bucks – so take advantage of any useful information your helpers might have.
Common fuels around the world
The following table shows what common fuels are used where, and which country has the most fuel types in common with other nations. It’s sometimes surprising how many different types of fuels there are – and for what purpose!
Making sense of the different types of fuel
Here’s a list of what each type of fuel is commonly used for around the world:
A normal unleaded gasoline Unleaded gas has less than 1% sulfur content and is typically used in cars with conventional internal combustion engines that were built to use leaded gasoline. B Super Unleaded Gasoline Even lower sulfur levels (less than 0.5%) are found in super unleaded fuels which are sometimes known as high-octane or hi-octane fuels, because they have higher octane ratings than regular unleaded gasoline. These fuels are used in some high-performance vehicles and/or newer cars with more advanced engine designs.
C Diesel A light petroleum distillate used as a fuel in diesel engines D Kerosene An extremely light petroleum fraction similar to gasoline but burns longer E-85 Ethanol based fuel containing 85% anhydrous ethanol and 15% gasoline F Ethanol Fuel produced from the fermentation of various sugars derived from fruits, vegetables or grains G Natural Gas Also known as methane, natural gas is a combustible hydrocarbon mixture consisting primarily of methane H Electric A source of electrical energy that comes from electrical generators or batteries I Hydrogen Used in hydrogen fuel cells for electric vehicles J MAPP gas A gaseous form of methyl acetylene propadiene (MAPP) used as a fuel K LPG Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is a flammable mixture of hydrocarbons, but this time it’s mainly propane and butane.
Like methane, it’s also known as town gas when produced from oil refineries or natural gas processing plants. L Wood The use of wood as a fuel can be traced back to prehistoric times M Methanol A highly flammable alcohol-based fuel N E85 Ethanol based fuel containing 85% anhydrous ethanol and 15% gasoline O Methane Used in hydrogen fuel cells P Biodiesel A diesel-powered vehicle running on biodiesel Q Propane Also known as liquefied petroleum gas (PG).
Conclusion:
The most commonly used fuels around the world are unleaded gasoline (USA, Canada and Mexico), diesel (Europe and Africa) and gasoline (Asia).