Gas Pump Money Saving Tips

Gas prices are zooming sky high with no ceiling in sight.
Do you remember when a gallon of unleaded cost $1.25?

These days, it s more important than ever to stretch your
dollars at the gas pump.

Here are ten gasoline buying tips to help you do that.

1. Shop Around

Prices vary among stations that sell the same brand. Find a
station that sells your favorite brand cheaper. Prices
between brands can vary. You can save money by switching
brands.

2. Use a Gasoline Credit Card

Some give a 5 to 10 percent rebate on purchases.

3. Buy Gasoline in the Morning

Gasoline is denser during the morning when temperatures are
colder. Gas pumps measure and charge by volume, not
density. You ll be getting more solid fuel rather than
vapors for your money.

4. Buy Gas from a Busy Station

Busy gas stations refill their underground tanks often.
Slower stations don t. Therefore, their tanks may have
stale contaminated gas. Older fuel is poorer on fuel
economy and performance.

5. Turn the Nozzle

Twist the gas pump nozzle 180 degrees when done. This can
add up to an extra four ounces to your tank.

6. Stop Using High-Octane Gas

High-octane gas costs more than regular. If you car isn t
pinging, use regular unleaded. You ll save up to 20 cents
per gallon.

7. Avoid Topping-Off

The pump needs time to draw out the full amount. It doesn t
get it when you Top-off. You pay extra for these short-
burst of fuel. Wait until your tank is at least half-full
before you fill it up.

8. Avoid Stations That Just Refilled Their Tanks

The refilling of underground tanks stirs up particles that
lay at the bottom. If these particles get in to your gas
tank, they can cut the fuel efficiency of your car.

9. Pump Your Own Gas

Use the self-serve rather than the full-serve pump. Full-
serve gasoline costs more. You save money pumping gas
yourself.

10. Tighten the Gas Cap

Twist the cap until you hear it click. This prevents
gasoline from evaporating and escaping.

Final Thought

These ten tips are easy to apply. Remember to use them each
time at the gas pump. You ll be stretching your gas
dollars.

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Research project drives anger to the curb

(NC) Has the driver in front of you ever slammed on the breaks for no apparent reason? Why do slowpokes always land in the fast lane? Is signaling to change lanes a thing of the past?

It is easy to predict what can make people angry behind the wheel. The real value is in figuring out what calms people back down.

“Understanding the anger cycle is going to benefit those who plan public road safety campaigns and driver education programs,” says Wolfgang Linden, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia. His research, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), looks at what makes people angry, how they respond to it and how they recover from it.

Provoking anger in the real world in order to study it is dangerous and unethical, so Linden and his research team turn to virtual-reality driving simulators the same as those used for head-injury patients who prepare to return to open-road driving. The simulated environment is not only safe, but also cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

“People react to stressful situations in different ways,” Linden continues. “By provoking people in a controlled environment, we can watch how they react in response. Then we can start to make the links between anger, stress and disease.”

You’ll find more information about projects supported by SSRHC on the Council’s Web site at www.sshrc.ca.

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(NC) One of the more nerve-wrecking experiences of parenthood occurs when your teenager first earns his or her license to drive. While many parts of Canada have ensured that new drivers be accompanied with a more experienced driver in the vehicle, it’s important that parents take some time to share safety tips with their teenagers.

Learning to drive is challenging enough. When you throw snow, ice and slush into the driving mix, it can catch new drivers off guard. Therefore, passing along winter driving wisdom to your teens is especially crucial.

“Since you probably own the car your teenager is driving, you should ensure that it is prepared for winter-weather,” says Tony Mougios, Michelin Brand Manager in Canada. “Part of that preparation involves installing four winter tires on the vehicle. Winter tires will enhance the safety and performance of your vehicle and allow whoever is driving to maintain greater control in winter conditions.”

For those parents whose teens are about to take to the road for the first time this winter, Michelin offers these tips for teaching young drivers to prepare for and cope with winter’s challenges.

• Winter weather puts your vehicle’s mechanical systems and performance to the ultimate test, and demands that your vehicle is in excellent condition. Make sure that your tires and all mechanical systems, including your brakes, are in top working order.

• Take your new driver to a vacant, snow or ice covered parking lot where you can safely practice slow-speed manoeuvres.

• A novice driver’s first on-the-road experience with winter-weather driving should not be during a major blizzard. Ensure he/she waits until conditions are less severe.

• If possible, have your teenager practice driving on slippery roads in daylight only. Exposure to slippery roads at night should be limited until beginners have gained more experience driving in various types of winter weather. Maintain a safe driving distance from the vehicle in front of you.

• Make sure the speed limit is observed and respected.

• Transform the trunk of your vehicle into a winter survival kit by filling it with essential emergency equipment including a flashlight, blankets, jumper cables, sand and a small shovel or ice scraper.

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