HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-04-23, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015. PAGE 13.
Vehicle history can be crucial
Driving style, weight all factor in at the pumps
Savings when you need them
There are a number of factors that can influence fuel
consumption, including how inflated your tires are and your
driving style. Knowing them and using them to your
advantage can result in big savings at the pumps. (MS photo)
MS –The cost of fuel dipped in
2014, but drivers are still looking for
ways to spend less at the pump. For
many drivers, that means driving
less. Driving less will save money,
and doing so also reduces fuel
consumption and contributes to
fewer emissions entering the air,
both of which can benefit the
environment.
But many drivers are unable to
drive less, as commitments to work
and family require them to get
behind the wheel more often than
they might prefer. Such drivers may
be looking for ways to reduce their
fuel costs and fortunately there are
several ways to do just that.
• Reconsider your choice of fuel:
Many of today’s auto manufacturers
now design their vehicles so they
can run smoothly on regular
unleaded gas, which is typically
listed as "87 octane" at filling
stations. That’s important to know,
as regular gas is often considerably
less expensive than alternatives that
are higher octanes. Many drivers
may even choose regular unleaded,
but opt for premium gas every third
or fourth trip, feeling that the higher
octane fuel every so often will
increase performance of older
engines. But many engines are
designed to run smoothly and
efficient on low-octane fuel,
meaning it’s unnecessary to choose
premium gas, even if you only do so
once in a blue moon. Read your
vehicle’s owner’s manual to
determine the best fuel for your car.
• Buy when the time is right:
Prices at filling stations fluctuate on
a daily basis, so unless your car is
running on empty, avoid filling up
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a vehicle history report before
buying a car. If your vehicle history
report contains any suspicious or
inaccurate information, you may be
forced to sell the car for less than it’s
worth or delay selling until you can
have any issues corrected. That
won’t necessarily happen overnight,
but you can avoid dealing with a
host of issues all at once by
periodically examining the vehicle
history report. Any discrepancies on
the report can be brought to the
attention of your insurance
company, which can then work with
you to correct the issues and restore
your vehicle’s reputation.
Resale value may not be foremost
on the minds of new car owners, but
the earlier buyers begin to factor
resale value into their car-care
routines, the more they will benefit
down the road.
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