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How to Save Money On Gas and Be Greener

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Save The Planet and Save Money

With the economy in deep doo-doo and no end in sight we all need to tighten our belts just a little. Here you will find some practical tips that will save you some money at the gas pump and help our environment out along the way.

Proper Auto Maintenance

Good tire pressure and regular maintenance on the engine will optimize your gas mileage. Make sure to have the regularly scheduled maintenance done on your vehicle. If the idiot light comes on you waited to long!

Make one trip for everything you need

The trips to the mall then back home only to go to the grocery store has to stop. Plan a trip to go to the mall, the grocery store, then back home getting everything done at once.

Obey the Speed Limit

CNN Money reports, "Every 10 miles per hour you drive over 60 is like the price of gasoline going up about 54 cents a gallon."

Telecommute or Car Pool

More and more companies nowadays have positions where telecommuting is an option at least a couple days a week. Talk to you supervisor to see if this is an option. If not car-pooling is a good way to cut costs and as several cities have carpool lanes it could be a time saver too.